MC1489590 - Dynamics 365 Project Operations - Assign task level calendar for precise planning

Microsoft 365 Message Center announcement MC1489590.

MS Message Center's Summary

Dynamics 365 Project Operations introduces task level calendars for precise scheduling, reaching general availability on September 30 2026. Administrators can enable this capability through project parameters by selecting the option to customize the task pane. While immediate action is optional, planning teams should review parameter settings to adopt the new scheduling controls.

Administrator impact
No direct administrator action is required.
End user impact
Project managers gain the ability to assign and manage specific calendars for individual tasks.
Importance
2/10: This is an informational feature rollout that requires manual configuration to activate.
Message Center ID
MC1489590
Category
stay Informed
Severity
normal
Services
Dynamics 365 Apps
Tags
New feature
Published
2026-10-06
Last updated
2026-10-06
Expires
2026-11-06

We are announcing the ability to assign task level calendar for precise planning in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature provides an experience to change the task calendar on the Customizable task details pane . To enable this feature, from project parameters select Enable Customize Task Pane . When enabled through feature control, this functionality lets you: Set a task-level calendar on the Customizable task details pane. Manage task-level calendars. Schedule API support. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness, and no action is required. If you would like more information on this feature, please visit Assign task level calendar for precise planning .