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# Create a new schedule

# Create a new schedule {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a schedule or modify an existing schedule to calculate the due date for metric
data tasks.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

Using schedules, you can specify that the due date for a metric data task. For
example, you can specify that the due date does not fall over a weekend or a
holiday. Another example could be that you can specify your working hours so that
the due date automatically is set based your specifications. By default, the
8-5 weekdays schedule is used to set the due date.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllOperational Sustainability ManagementAdministrationSchedules.
2. Select New and provide a unique and meaningful Name and Description, and then fill in the form.  
   For detailed information on Schedule form fields, see [Schedule
   fields](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_ScheduleFields&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).

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