Sequential Dates
Automatically stagger due dates across your tasks. Set a start date, choose a rhythm, and SuperTemplates calculates dates for every task — skipping weekends and holidays.
Sequential Dates automatically distributes due dates across your tasks based on a rhythm you choose. Instead of setting each date manually, configure once and let SuperTemplates calculate the schedule.
Select tasks to schedule
In the editor, select the tasks you want to assign dates to. The order of tasks determines the date sequence.
Open Sequence Dates
Click the 'Sequence Dates' button in the bulk action toolbar. The configuration modal opens with your selected task count.
See the preview
The bottom of the modal shows a live preview of assigned dates. Verify the schedule looks correct before applying.
Pro tip: Sequential Dates works with both 'Due date' and custom date fields. Select the target field in the dropdown.
Fine-tune your date sequence with rhythms, constraints, and custom patterns. Works both standalone and inside templates — use 'From Variable' mode to anchor dates to a template variable.
Choose a target field
Select which date field to populate: Due date, Start date, or any custom date field from your Jira project configuration.
Fixed dates or from a template variable
In the main editor, use 'Fixed Dates' to pick a specific calendar start date. Inside the template editor, an extra 'From Variable' tab appears — it calculates offsets relative to a template variable like Due Date, so the schedule adjusts automatically each time the template is applied.
Pick a rhythm
Choose from: Daily, Every 2 Days, Weekly, Bi-weekly, Business Days, or Custom pattern. Each rhythm determines the gap between consecutive task dates.
Add constraints
Toggle 'Skip weekends' to avoid Saturday/Sunday dates. Toggle 'Skip holidays' and select your country's holiday calendar for automatic holiday avoidance.
Pro tip: The 'Business Days' rhythm automatically skips weekends. Combine it with 'Skip holidays' for accurate workday-only scheduling.
Always review the calculated dates before applying. The preview shows exactly which date each task will receive.
Review the preview
The preview list shows each task number, its calculated date, and the offset from the start date. Scroll through to verify the full schedule.
Check the range
The header shows the full date range (e.g., 'Mar 12 → May 7, 2026') and total task count. Make sure the end date fits your project timeline.
Apply dates
Click 'Apply Dates' to set all dates at once. The dates appear immediately in your task list, ready for review before pushing to Jira.
Pro tip: If the calculated end date extends too far, try a shorter rhythm. Switching from 'Every 2 Days' to 'Daily' or 'Business Days' compresses the schedule.