# How to Get the Current Date in Power BI

> To get the current date in Power BI Desktop, open your report, navigate to the Modeling tab, and click New measure. Next, use the TODAY function to get the current date, then press the check mark or Enter to commit the measure and create a dynamic date that updates automatically upon refresh.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-get-the-current-date-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3f11ab56e05a00fe6f1c/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Let's start by opening your Power BI Desktop report where you need the current date function.
2. Navigate to the 'Modeling' tab in the top ribbon.
3. Click on the 'New measure' button to create a place for our date formula.
4. Use the 'TODAY' function to get the current date.
5. Press the check mark or hit Enter to commit your new date measure.
6. You now have a dynamic date measure that will update automatically each time your report refreshes.