You can use relative dates or absolute dates throughout your Workspace.

You can always use natural language or absolute dates to set dates on tasks.

The Use Relative Dates ClickApp determines how dates are displayed for everyone throughout your Workspace.

Relative dates

Relative dates are sometimes displayed as text, on dates close to today. For example: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, or Wednesday. 

Relative dates are displayed as actual dates and times for dates further from today.

By default, ClickUp uses relative dates.

Absolute dates

Absolute dates are always displayed as the date and time. For example, 8/27/2025.

Use absolute dates when your organization often shares project deadlines with external stakeholders.

Use absolute dates

By default, the Use Relative Dates ClickApp is activated.

To use absolute dates throughout your Workspace, a Workspace owner or admin can deactivate the Use Relative Dates ClickApp.

To deactivate the Use Relative Dates ClickApp: 

1. Open the App Center.
2. From the App Center's left sidebar, click All ClickApps.
3. Browse or search for the Use Relative Dates ClickApp.
4. Click the toggle.