How to set up due dates on Asana

beginner 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

Setting up due dates in Asana involves accessing task details and adding dates through the due date field or calendar view. You can assign due dates to individual tasks, set recurring deadlines, and enable notifications to track progress effectively.

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Prerequisites

Active Asana account
Access to a project or team workspace
Basic familiarity with Asana's interface
Permission to edit tasks in your workspace

Step-by-Step Instructions

Access your Asana workspace

Log into your Asana account and navigate to the project where you want to set up due dates. Click on the project name from your Home dashboard or select it from the Projects sidebar. Make sure you have the necessary permissions to edit tasks in this workspace.

If you don't see the project you need, use the search bar at the top or check if you're in the correct team workspace.

Select or create a task

Choose an existing task by clicking on its name, or create a new task by clicking the + Add task button at the bottom of your task list. If creating a new task, enter the task name and press Enter to confirm. The task details panel will open on the right side of your screen.

You can also create tasks quickly by pressing Tab+N as a keyboard shortcut.

Locate the due date field

In the task details panel on the right, look for the Due date field, which appears as a calendar icon with the text "Due date" next to it. This field is typically located in the task properties section, below the task description and above the assignee information. Click on this field to open the date picker.

Set the due date

Click on the Due date field to open the calendar picker. Select your desired date by clicking on it in the calendar view. You can also type dates directly using formats like tomorrow, next Monday, or 12/25/2026. To include a specific time, click Add time and select the hour and minute from the dropdown menus.

Asana recognizes natural language for dates, so you can type phrases like 'in 3 days' or 'end of month' for quick date setting.

Configure due date notifications

After setting the due date, click on the bell icon next to the due date field to set up notifications. Choose when you want to be reminded: 15 minutes before, 1 hour before, 1 day before, or custom. You can add multiple notification times by clicking Add another notification.

Setting notifications 1-2 days before the due date gives you enough time to address any potential delays.

Set recurring due dates (optional)

For recurring tasks, click on the Due date field and then select Set to repeat at the bottom of the date picker. Choose your repetition pattern: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly. Customize the frequency and end date if needed, then click Save to apply the recurring schedule.

Recurring due dates are perfect for regular reports, team meetings, or maintenance tasks that happen on a predictable schedule.

View and manage due dates

To see all tasks with due dates, switch to Calendar view by clicking the calendar icon in your project toolbar, or use Timeline view for a Gantt-chart perspective. You can also access My Tasks from the sidebar and sort by Due date to see all your upcoming deadlines across all projects in chronological order.

Use the 'Today', 'Upcoming', and 'Later' sections in My Tasks to prioritize work based on due dates.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Due date field is not visible or clickable

Ensure you have edit permissions for the task. If you're a Guest member, you may only have view access. Contact your project admin to upgrade your permissions or ask them to set the due date for you.

Due date notifications are not working

Check your notification settings by clicking your profile picture > My Settings > Notifications. Ensure Task due date reminders is enabled and verify your email settings. Also check your browser notification permissions if using the web app.

Cannot set time-specific due dates

Time-specific due dates require a Premium Asana subscription or higher. If you're on the free plan, you can only set due dates without specific times. Consider upgrading your plan or use the task description to note specific time requirements.

Recurring due dates are not creating new tasks automatically

Make sure you marked the previous task as Complete - this triggers the creation of the next recurring task. If the task remains incomplete past its due date, the next instance won't be created until you complete the current one.

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