diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 73cde98e..3e397185 100755
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ jobs:
   memorable-milestones:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-    - uses: instantish/memorable-milestones@2.0.0
+    - uses: instantish/memorable-milestones@2.0.1
       with:
         repo-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
 ```
diff --git a/dist/index.js b/dist/index.js
index b59b2609..994e5085 100644
--- a/dist/index.js
+++ b/dist/index.js
@@ -140,6 +140,11 @@ class MilestoneProcessor {
                 core.info(`Skipping closing ${title} because it has open issues/prs`);
                 return;
             }
+            const dueOn = milestone.due_on && moment_1.default(milestone.due_on);
+            if (dueOn && dueOn.isAfter(this.now)) {
+                core.info(`Skipping closing ${title} because it is in the future`);
+                return;
+            }
             // Close instantly because there isn't a good way to tag milestones
             // and do another pass.
             return yield this.closeMilestone(milestone);
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 4ca5dc86..77068071 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "memorable-milestones",
-  "version": "2.0.0",
+  "version": "2.0.1",
   "private": true,
   "description": "Puts milestones on auto-pilot with memorable emoji names",
   "main": "lib/main.js",