How to Add Calendar in Jira

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May 11, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to install a calendar plugin in your Jira workspace.

Quick summary

Adding a calendar to Jira requires installing a Marketplace app such as "Calendar for Jira" via the Jira Settings panel. The process takes just a few clicks — from the gear icon to a confirmed app installation — with no developer access needed.

Steps

Navigate to your Jira dashboard and click the gear icon at the upper right corner to open Settings.
Under Jira Settings, select Apps to access the Marketplace.
In the Marketplace, search for "Calendar for Jira" or a similar calendar plugin, then click on it to view details.
Click "Get App" to begin the installation process.
Select "Get it now" to confirm and proceed with the installation.
Wait for the confirmation — a notification will pop up once the calendar app has been successfully added and is ready to use.

📌 Why this matters

Adding a calendar view to Jira helps teams visualize sprint timelines, issue due dates, and project milestones in a familiar date-based layout. A dedicated Jira calendar plugin bridges the gap between task management and time planning, reducing the need to switch between tools. This is especially valuable for agile teams, project managers, and scrum masters who need to track deadlines and workload distribution at a glance. Installing a calendar app via the Atlassian Marketplace is a zero-code solution that extends Jira's native functionality in minutes.

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