min Date(default: Date(1900, 0, 1))

Specifies the minimum date, which the calendar can show.

Example - specify the minimum date

<div id="calendar"></div>
<script>
    // set the min date to Jan 1st, 2011
    $("#calendar").kendoCalendar({
        min: new Date(2011, 0, 1)
    });
</script>