diff --git a/cde/programs/dtcm/dtcm/Makefile.am b/cde/programs/dtcm/dtcm/Makefile.am
index 2ade89999..0b24f3f7f 100644
--- a/cde/programs/dtcm/dtcm/Makefile.am
+++ b/cde/programs/dtcm/dtcm/Makefile.am
@@ -46,4 +46,4 @@ dtcm_editor_SOURCES = datefield.c     deskset.c       dssw.c \
 		      reminders.c     rfp.c
 
 install-exec-hook:
-	mkdir -p /var/spool/calendar
+	mkdir -p $(DESTDIR)/var/spool/calendar