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# Release key date form

# Release key date form {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Manage your release key dates for a timeline-oriented release.

## Release key date {#release-key-date-form__section_xmf_mmm_rcc}

For more information about adding key dates to a release, see [Add key dates to a timeline-oriented release](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/YeCWsbmPxBGQepjrNZD2nw#dpr-work-release-execution__step-dpr-work-rls-keydate).

For more information about viewing and managing key dates in a release, see [Work on a timeline-oriented release for a single product or service](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/YeCWsbmPxBGQepjrNZD2nw#dpr-work-release "Monitor and work on a release that follows the timeline-oriented release process to release a single product or service.").
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| Field | Description |
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| Name | Unique name of the key date. |
| Type | Type of key date. Select one of the options: * Milestone: An event used to mark the progress toward the overall goal. For example, dev complete. * Key event: Any release activity that holds strategic significance. * Deadline: The latest date by which a task or activity must be completed. For example, code freeze date. * Important date: Any date that holds significance in the release timeline. {#release-key-date-form__ul_pzl_shv_cdc} |
| Due date | Date and time of the release key date. This date must be between the release start date and end date. Note: You can only add a future date and it must not be a holiday according to the selected holiday schedule in the release. |
| Assigned to | The person that is responsible for achieving the key date event. |
| Description | Short description of the key date. |
[Table 1. Release key date form]

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