diff --git a/src/qt/splashscreen.cpp b/src/qt/splashscreen.cpp
index c6ec3aedf..0dd345b95 100644
--- a/src/qt/splashscreen.cpp
+++ b/src/qt/splashscreen.cpp
@@ -133,6 +133,11 @@ SplashScreen::~SplashScreen()
 void SplashScreen::slotFinish(QWidget *mainWin)
 {
     Q_UNUSED(mainWin);
+
+    /* If the window is minimized, hide() will be ignored. */
+    /* Make sure we de-minimize the splashscreen window before hiding */
+    if (isMinimized())
+        showNormal();
     hide();
     deleteLater(); // No more need for this
 }