Summary
- Outlook is adding drag-and-drop support for calendar events so users can reschedule meetings directly on the calendar surface.
- The feature works in day view and multi-day calendar views.
- Only events owned by the user can be moved with drag and drop.
- No admin configuration is required.
- IT may want to notify users and update any training or support materials that describe scheduling workflows.
Microsoft Outlook will support drag-and-drop rescheduling of calendar events in day and multi-day views starting late August 2026. Users can move only their own events directly on the calendar without admin setup. No action is required, but notifying users and updating training is recommended.
Microsoft 365 Message Center ID: MC1457230
Primary Service: Outlook
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 01 Aug 2026
Release End: 30 Sept 2026
Last Modified: August 19, 2026
Category: Stay informed
Tags: Admin Action, New Feature, User Adoption, User impact
Status: Launched
Products & Platforms: Exchange Online, Outlook
History
8/18/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Microsoft Outlook is introducing drag-and-drop support for calendar events, allowing users to reschedule events by moving them directly to a different time slot on their calendar. This update simplifies calendar management and helps users make scheduling changes more quickly.
This feature is available in day view and multi-day calendar views.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 568367.
Rollout schedule
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC and GCC High): Beginning in late August 2026 and expected to complete by late September 2026
Impact on your organization
Who is affected
Outlook users who create and manage calendar events
Platforms and services
- Microsoft Outlook
- Calendar experience
- Day and multi-day calendar views
What will happen
- Users will be able to reschedule their calendar events by dragging an event to a new time slot:
- The feature is available directly from the calendar surface.
- Only events owned by the user can be moved using drag and drop.
- No admin configuration is required.
Action required and recommendations
No action is required.
You may want to notify users about this enhancement and update any internal training or support documentation that references calendar scheduling workflows.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.