diff --git a/src/khoj/search_filter/date_filter.py b/src/khoj/search_filter/date_filter.py
index 91967799..f533a455 100644
--- a/src/khoj/search_filter/date_filter.py
+++ b/src/khoj/search_filter/date_filter.py
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ class DateFilter(BaseFilter):
     # - dt>="yesterday" dt<"tomorrow"
     # - dt>="last week"
     # - dt:"2 years ago"
-    date_regex = r"dt([:><=]{1,2})[\"'](.*?)[\"']"
+    date_regex = r"dt([:><=]{1,2})[\"'‘’](.*?)[\"'‘’]"
 
     def __init__(self, entry_key="compiled"):
         self.entry_key = entry_key