Set project due date
Setting a project’s due date helps you adjust deadlines and ensure your project timeline aligns with current priorities and resource availability.
How to edit the due date#
Section titled “How to edit the due date#”- Open the project page and go to the Overview tab
- In the sidebar, find the Due date section
- Click on the due date area (or current due date if one exists)
- Choose a date type, then select the date
- Click Confirm to save the change
Date type options#
Section titled “Date type options#”The date picker offers four different granularities to match your project’s timeline:
Day — For specific deadlines. Choose a particular day when the project should be completed.
Month — For broader timeframes. Useful when you need flexibility within a month.
Quarter — For strategic projects. Perfect for quarterly planning.
Year — For long-term work. Use for annual or multi-year initiatives.
When to use each date type#
Section titled “When to use each date type#”Use Day for:
- Specific deadlines
- Projects that must finish on a particular date
Use Month for:
- Projects with some flexibility
- Work that can finish anytime in a given month
Use Quarter for:
- Strategic projects
- Work that aligns with quarterly planning
Use Year for:
- Long-term initiatives
- Projects that finish sometime in a given year
When to change due dates#
Section titled “When to change due dates#”Consider updating a project’s due date when:
- Project requirements have expanded or been reduced
- Team availability or capacity has changed
- Third-party deliverables or approvals are delayed
- Business needs have shifted the project’s urgency
Keeping project due dates realistic and up-to-date ensures better planning and helps teams deliver quality work on time.