In this article you will learn:
1. What is a project calendar?
A project calendar defines the days off in the project
If a project calendar is set for a project, the non-working days are considered when calculating the task duration
Several project calendars can be set for one project
2. Where and how to add a project calendar
Add an existing calendar:
Click the Three-Dot-Menu in the project on the top right
Select the option Calendar settings
In the dialog Project calendar settings click the calendars to select them
Click on Update settings
The calendar is taken over for the project and the calculation of the task duration is adjusted accordingly
Create a calendar to select it in the project:
If there is no calendar in the organization yet, you can create one as an organization admin.Click on the Three-Dot-Menu in the project on the top right
Select the option Calendar settings
In the dialog Project calendar settings click Create new calendar
You are redirected to Calendar settings in the organization
Here you can create a new calendar, which you can then add to the project
Tip: Read this article to find out more about calendar creation
3. Which information you need to add a project calendar
Admin permission on the project
To create a new calendar, you need admin permission on the organization
4. What happens next
Now you can continue with the planning of your project by adding tasks, milestones and summary tasks.