> ## Documentation Index
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# Scheduling Discounts

> Plan storekit discounts in advance with start and end dates. Schedule promotions to activate and deactivate automatically without staff intervention.

Scheduled discounts let you set start and end dates so promotions activate and deactivate automatically. Plan your promotional calendar in advance without needing to manually toggle discounts on and off.

<Note>
  Scheduled discounts require storekit+
</Note>

## How It Works

When you set a schedule on a discount:

1. The discount remains inactive until the **start date and time**
2. It activates automatically at the scheduled start
3. It deactivates automatically at the **end date and time**
4. No manual intervention is needed

## Setting Up a Schedule

1. Go to **Discounts** in the sidebar
2. Click **Add Discount** or edit an existing discount
3. In the **Schedule** section, set the **start date and time**
4. Set the **end date and time**
5. Click **Save**

The discount will only be usable between the start and end dates.

## Use Cases

| Scenario               | Start        | End             | Example                            |
| ---------------------- | ------------ | --------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **Flash sale**         | Friday 6pm   | Sunday midnight | Weekend-only 25% off               |
| **Seasonal promotion** | 1st December | 31st December   | Christmas menu discount            |
| **Event-based offer**  | Event day    | Day after event | Match day special                  |
| **New launch**         | Launch date  | 2 weeks later   | 50% off new item for first 2 weeks |

## Combining with Other Settings

Scheduling works alongside other discount settings:

* **[Availability limits](/guides/discounts/limiting-availability)** - Add day and hour restrictions within the scheduled period
* **[Redemption limits](/guides/discounts/limiting-redemptions)** - Cap total uses during the promotion window
* **[Minimum spend](/guides/discounts/minimum-spend-maximum-discount)** - Require a minimum order value

<Tip>
  Combine scheduling with [day and hour restrictions](/guides/discounts/limiting-availability) for precise control. For example, schedule a promotion for the entire month of December but restrict it to weekends between 5pm and 9pm.
</Tip>