Planner App Missing Calendar View in Premium

Dear @Blue Altair, 

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.   

I understand how inconvenient it can feel when a view or workflow you rely on is no longer available in the version of Planner you’re using. 

Planner now includes two plan types: Basic and Premium. According to Microsoft’s current feature comparison, the Schedule view (the calendar grid) is included only in Basic plans. Premium focuses more on advanced project management features, which is why Timeline, People, Sprints, Goals and other planning tools replace the traditional calendar grid. 

In a Premium plan, you can use Grid, Board, Charts and Timeline, but the Calendar grid is not part of the Premium experience. 

Here are some workarounds you can consider: 

Option 1: Create a basic planner to use alongside your Premium plan 

You can maintain your content schedule in a Basic plan while continuing to manage dependencies and advanced project elements in the Premium plan.  

Create a new basic plan for your content or editorial calendar. 

Add your posting dates or milestones using the Schedule view in the Basic plan. 

Pin both the Basic and Premium plans in the same Teams channel, or open them side by side in Planner on the web. 

Option 2: Use Microsoft Lists to create a dedicated calendar for content scheduling 

Microsoft Lists provides a full Month, Week, and Day calendar experience, which many teams use as an editorial calendar. 

Create a new List and add columns for Start Date and End Date. 

Switch the view to Calendar and choose the date fields you want to display. 

Add a column for the Planner task URL so you can link directly back to the Premium task. 

Use the List Calendar as your planning surface and keep execution details inside Planner Premium. 

This option gives you a flexible, customizable calendar that can be adjusted to match your team’s workflow. 

Additional information is available in the following resources:  

Compare Microsoft Planner basic vs. premium plans - Microsoft Support 

Use Schedule view in Microsoft Planner - Microsoft Support 

I completely understand how these limitations in Planner can feel disruptive. It’s not just about aesthetics; these differences can genuinely affect how smoothly you work and navigate your day. 

As a forum moderator, I hope you understand that I don’t have the ability to modify or escalate product issues directly. However, I strongly recommend submitting your feedback through the Planner · Community or support the existing request here: Calendar view on premium · Community.This is the most effective way to ensure your voice reaches the product team and can be considered for future improvements.  

Once you've submitted your feedback, feel free to share the link here in the comments. I’ll be happy to upvote it to help bring more visibility. If you prefer, I can also submit this great idea on your behalf. Just let me know, and I’ll post it for you and share the link once it’s published. I’m here to help ensure your feedback gets the attention it deserves. 

Additionally, as other users have raised similar concerns and may not be aware of where to share their feedback, I hope this response helps clarify the situation and suggests a potential next step. Highlighting this information can make it more visible to others in the community who may be facing the same issue, making it easier for them to find guidance and contribute their feedback as well. 

Thank you again for your time and for raising this important usability concern. 

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