Scheduling Rules

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.