diff --git a/mobile/android/base/BrowserApp.java b/mobile/android/base/BrowserApp.java
index 62af8a7773ce..0c3c64f34678 100644
--- a/mobile/android/base/BrowserApp.java
+++ b/mobile/android/base/BrowserApp.java
@@ -291,6 +291,9 @@ abstract public class BrowserApp extends GeckoApp
                     mBrowserToolbar.show();
                 } else {
                     mBrowserToolbar.hide();
+                    if (hasTabsSideBar()) {
+                        hideTabs();
+                    }
                 }
             }
         });