While "be due" is about timing, "due to" is often used to explain the reason for something, functioning like "because of". The game was canceled due to heavy rain.
⚠️ Don't confuse "due" with "do." Use "due" for deadlines and dates, and "do" for actions (e.g., "What should I do when the rent is due ?").
This is the most common use. It shows that something is planned to happen at a specific time. Subject + be + due + (to infinitive) Examples: The train is due to arrive at 6:00 PM. The report is due on Monday. Her baby is due in September. Money and Obligations
It usually follows a noun or a "to be" verb (e.g., "The delay was due to a technical error"). 💡 Key Phrases to Know
To acknowledge someone's good qualities, even if you don't like them.
The phrase usually relates to things that are expected, scheduled, or owed. Providing a guide for it involves looking at its different grammatical roles. 📅 Scheduled or Expected Events
Something will happen at the appropriate or natural time.
When referring to payments or things you are entitled to, "be due" indicates a deadline or a right. Rent is due at the end of the month. Entitlement: You are due for a promotion soon. Respect: I gave him the respect due to his position. 🌩️ "Due to" (Cause and Effect)