diff --git a/buildozer/default.spec b/buildozer/default.spec
index b8631a76f..b0b07b02d 100644
--- a/buildozer/default.spec
+++ b/buildozer/default.spec
@@ -318,6 +318,12 @@ android.allow_backup = True
 # (str) The format used to package the app for debug mode (apk or aar).
 # android.debug_artifact = apk
 
+# (str) A display cutout is an area on some devices that extends into the display surface.
+# It allows for an edge-to-edge experience while providing space for important sensors on the front of the device.
+# Available options for Android API >= 28 are "default, shortEdges, never" and defaults to never.
+# Android documentation: https://developer.android.com/develop/ui/views/layout/display-cutout
+#android.display_cutout = never
+
 #
 # Python for android (p4a) specific
 #
diff --git a/buildozer/targets/android.py b/buildozer/targets/android.py
index 628c84fbc..679eb0792 100644
--- a/buildozer/targets/android.py
+++ b/buildozer/targets/android.py
@@ -870,6 +870,13 @@ def execute_build_package(self, build_cmd):
         if self.buildozer.config.getbooldefault('app', 'android.home_app', False):
             cmd.append("--home-app")
 
+        # Enable display-cutout for Android devices
+        display_cutout = self.buildozer.config.getdefault('app', 'android.display_cutout', 'never').lower()
+        if display_cutout in {'default', 'shortedges'}:
+            if display_cutout == 'shortedges':
+                display_cutout = 'shortEdges'
+            cmd.append("--display-cutout={}".format(display_cutout))
+
         # support for recipes in a local directory within the project
         if local_recipes:
             cmd.append('--local-recipes')
diff --git a/docs/source/specifications.rst b/docs/source/specifications.rst
index 24f4de7f2..b40ffb50a 100644
--- a/docs/source/specifications.rst
+++ b/docs/source/specifications.rst
@@ -145,3 +145,6 @@ Section [app]
 
   Defaults to false, your application will be listed as a Home App (launcher app) if true.
 
+- `display_cutout`: String, display-cutout mode to be used.
+
+  Defaults to `never`. Application will render around the cutout (notch) if set to either `default`, `shortEdges`.
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