If you have an absolute date by which you can turn in homework assignments, can you be a few days lates with the assignment

depends on the kind of teacher you have if their strict etc.

Instructors control whether you lose credit on an assignment if you finish any of its items after the assignment due date and time. The policy for late item submissions can vary by assignment or the kind of assignment, like homework. You might receive full credit, partial credit, or no credit for late item Part questions that you submit late.