diff --git a/frappe/website/doctype/web_form/web_form.py b/frappe/website/doctype/web_form/web_form.py
index 927553aef6..901c1930bf 100644
--- a/frappe/website/doctype/web_form/web_form.py
+++ b/frappe/website/doctype/web_form/web_form.py
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ class WebForm(WebsiteGenerator):
 
 	def validate_hidden_and_mandatory(self):
 		for d in self.web_form_fields:
-			if d.hidden and d.reqd and not d.default and not frappe.flags.in_migrate:
+			if (d.hidden and d.reqd) and not (d.default or frappe.flags.in_migrate):
 				frappe.throw(
 					_("{0}: Field {1} in row {2} cannot be hidden and mandatory without default").format(
 						self.name, d.label, d.idx