How to set due dates on Trello cards

beginner 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

To set due dates on Trello cards, open the card you want to edit and click the 'Due Date' button in the card details panel. Select your desired date and time, then save the changes to apply the due date to your card.

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Prerequisites

A Trello account
Access to a Trello board
At least one card created on your board
Basic familiarity with Trello's interface

Step-by-Step Instructions

Open your Trello board

Navigate to the Trello board containing the card you want to add a due date to. Make sure you have the necessary permissions to edit cards on this board.

You can access your boards from the Trello homepage or through the boards dropdown menu.

Click on the card

Locate the card you want to add a due date to and click on it. This will open the card details panel on the right side of your screen, showing all the card's information and available actions.

Cards are displayed as white rectangles within lists on your board.

Find the Due Date button

In the card details panel, look for the Add to Card section on the right side. Click on the Due Date button, which is represented by a clock icon.

If you don't see the Due Date button, scroll down in the card details panel as it may be below the fold.

Select the due date

A date picker will appear. Click on your desired due date from the calendar. You can navigate between months using the arrow buttons at the top of the calendar.

You can also type the date directly in the date field if you prefer not to use the calendar picker.

Set the due time (optional)

If you want to specify a particular time, check the Time checkbox below the calendar. Then use the time picker to select your desired hour and minute, and choose AM or PM.

Setting a specific time will make the due date more precise and help with time management.

Save the due date

Once you've selected your date and optional time, click the Save button at the bottom of the due date picker. The due date will now be applied to your card.

You can press Enter instead of clicking Save for faster workflow.

Verify the due date appears

Close the card details panel by clicking the X or clicking outside the panel. You should now see a small clock icon with your due date displayed on the card in the board view.

Cards with approaching due dates will be highlighted in yellow, and overdue cards will be highlighted in red.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

The Due Date button is not visible

Make sure you have edit permissions for the card. If you're not a board member or the board is read-only, you won't be able to add due dates. Contact the board admin for access.

The date picker is not working properly

Try refreshing your browser page or clearing your browser cache. If the issue persists, try using a different browser or disable browser extensions that might interfere with Trello.

The due date doesn't appear on the card after saving

Wait a few seconds for the changes to sync, then refresh the page. If it still doesn't appear, try setting the due date again and ensure you clicked Save.

Cannot set a time, only date option available

Make sure to check the Time checkbox in the due date picker before selecting your time. If the checkbox is missing, try refreshing the page or updating your browser.

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