How to Close Sprint in Jira with Open Issues
- George Apostolov
How to Close Sprint in Jira with Open Issues: step-by-step guide
Select the project that has the active sprint you want to close.
On the left-hand menu, click on 'Active sprints'. This will display the current sprint and all the issues within it.
At the top-right corner of the sprint panel, you’ll see a 'Complete Sprint' button. Click on it.
A dialogue box will appear summarizing the sprint, including both completed and incomplete issues.
Jira will ask you what you want to do with the open issues. Click the drop-down menu and choose where to move the issues either 'Backlog' or 'New sprint'.
Once you have chosen where to move the open issues, click 'Complete sprint' to apply the changes.
That's it! Jira will automatically move the open issues based on your selection and mark the sprint as complete.
Quick answer: To close a sprint with open issues in Jira, select the project, open Active sprints, and click Complete Sprint. In the dialogue box, choose whether to move open issues to the Backlog or a New sprint from the drop-down menu, then click Complete sprint to finish.
About this Jira tutorial
Easily manage open tasks when finishing a sprint in Jira. Learn how to route incomplete issues to the backlog or a new sprint with this quick guide. This guide shows how to close Sprint in Jira with Open Issues in 7 steps, starting with "Select the project that has the active sprint you want to close" and finishing with "That's it! Jira will automatically move the open issues based on your selection and mar...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to close Sprint in Jira with Open Issues?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira. Related guides: How to Configure Board in Jira, How to Configure Xray in Jira and How to Connect Coda with Jira for Issue Tracking. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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