Date & Time field

Use the Date & Time field to let customers select a date, a time, or both. It’s perfect for bookings, delivery dates, appointments, or event scheduling.


βœ… What this field does

The Date & Time field displays a calendar (and optional time picker) so users can easily choose when something should happen.

You can control:

  • Whether users select date only, time only, or date & time

  • Which dates are allowed

  • The format of the date and time

  • Default and limited date ranges


🧩 How to add a Date & Time field

  1. In form editor, click Add element

  2. Select Date time element

  3. The field will appear in your form with a calendar picker

  4. Configure field detail like label, placeholder,...

  5. Click Save


βš™οΈ Field settings explained

Field Label

The name shown above the field.

Example:

  • β€œPreferred appointment date”

  • β€œDelivery date”


Placeholder text

Optional helper text shown inside the field before selection.

Example:

  • β€œSelect a date”

  • β€œChoose your appointment time”


Description

Extra instructions shown below the field.

Example:

Please select a date at least 2 days from today.


Required field

Make the field mandatory before submission.

Example use case: Appointment booking forms where a date is required.


Format options

Date, Time, or Date & Time

Choose how users interact with the picker:

  • Date & time – for appointments

  • Date only – for delivery or event dates

  • Time only – for preferred contact time


Date format

Control how the date is displayed.

Examples:

  • Y-m-d β†’ 2025-12-18

  • d/m/Y β†’ 18/12/2025


Time format

Choose between:

  • 12-hour format (AM/PM)

  • 24-hour format


Default and limit dates

Default date

Pre-fill the field with a specific date.

Example: Set today’s date as the default.


Start date & End date

Limit which dates users can select.

Example:

  • Start date: Today

  • End date: 30 days from today

β‡’ If today is Dec 1, the available dates will be from Dec 1 to Dec 31.

This is useful for:

  • Booking windows

  • Delivery scheduling

  • Event registrations


Limit date picker

The Limit date picker option lets you control which dates users are allowed to select in the Date & Time field.

Limit date type options:

1- Enabling dates

2- Disabling dates

For example: Enabling dates

  • Allow only selected dates instead of blocking them.

  • Use this when you want users to pick from approved dates only.


Available limit options

Specific dates

Allow only specific dates.

Example:

  • Enabled dates:

    • 2025-12-20

    • 2025-12-22

β‡’ Users can only select December 20 or December 22, 2025.

Use case:

  • Event registrations

  • Special delivery days

  • Appointment slots


Range dates

Allow dates within a defined start and end range.

Example:

  • Start date: 2025-12-15

  • End date: 2025-12-26

β‡’ Users can select any date between December 15 and December 31.

Use case:

  • Holiday bookings

  • Limited-time promotions

  • Delivery windows


Days of week

Allow only specific days of the week.

Example:

  • Allowed days: Saturday, Sunday

β‡’ Users can only select weekends.

Use case:

  • Weekend-only services

  • Store pickup days

  • Part-time availability


Only show month

Hide individual days and let users select month only.

Example use case:

  • Subscription start month

  • Credit card expiry month


πŸ’‘ Example use cases

  • Appointment booking β‡’ Date & time required

  • Delivery date selection β‡’ Date only with limits

  • Event registration β‡’ Date range restricted

  • Preferred contact time β‡’ Time only


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