Users can create multiple toggles and easily activate or deactivate them from the settings.

The new feature will help "when you want to mute notifications during your regular lunch break, or have Do Not Disturb set automatically over the weekend while away from your desk", Google said.

"We hope this feature enables you to better concentrate without Chat distractions or help you disconnect entirely from work when needed," it added.

The feature to schedule a DND in Google Chat will roll out in the coming weeks.