According to one embodiment, a display device includes pixel circuits arranged in a matrix in a display area, and the pixel circuits each includes a display element, a capacitor which applies voltage to at least one of electrodes of the display element, a first switch which supplies voltage to the capacitor when in an on state, a second switch which is set in an off state with the first switch when the first switch is in the off state, and sets the capacitor in a floating state.