Scheduling lets you set start and end dates on your quantity rules so they activate and expire automatically. This is useful for time-limited promotions, seasonal restrictions, or pre-order windows.
Setting Up a Schedule
Go to Rules and create or edit a rule
In the Schedule section, set a start date, an end date, or both
Start date only – The rule activates on that date and stays active indefinitely
End date only – The rule is active now and automatically turns off on that date
Both dates – The rule is only active during that window
Save the rule
Time Zone
Schedules use your store’s time zone as configured in Shopify Admin > Settings > General. All start and end times are midnight in your store’s time zone.
Use Cases
Flash sales – Set a maximum quantity of 2 per customer during a 24-hour sale event
Seasonal limits – Limit holiday items to 5 per order during November and December
Pre-orders – Set a minimum order quantity during the pre-order window, then remove it at launch
Wholesale windows – Open bulk ordering only during specific weeks
What Happens When a Rule Expires
The rule automatically stops being enforced – no action needed from you
The rule stays in your list with an “Expired” status so you can reuse or edit it later
Products affected by the expired rule revert to their default behavior (or any other active rules)
Plan
Requires the Growth plan or higher.