diff --git a/netbox/templates/base/base.html b/netbox/templates/base/base.html
index 04e980e9d..7fb08013d 100644
--- a/netbox/templates/base/base.html
+++ b/netbox/templates/base/base.html
@@ -93,6 +93,8 @@
             // rest of the content rendering. This prevents jumpy/glitchy behavior on page reloads.
             document.body.setAttribute('data-sidenav-pinned', '');
             document.body.setAttribute('data-sidenav-show', '');
+          } else if (sideNavState.pinned === false) {
+            document.body.setAttribute('data-sidenav-hidden', '');
           }
         }
       })();