diff --git a/src/documents/tasks.py b/src/documents/tasks.py
index 7d71d48c9..857ace928 100644
--- a/src/documents/tasks.py
+++ b/src/documents/tasks.py
@@ -123,14 +123,15 @@ def train_classifier(*, scheduled=True):
             task.result = "Training data unchanged"
 
         task.status = states.SUCCESS
-        task.date_done = timezone.now()
-        task.save(update_fields=["status", "result", "date_done"])
 
     except Exception as e:
         logger.warning("Classifier error: " + str(e))
         task.status = states.FAILURE
         task.result = str(e)
 
+    task.date_done = timezone.now()
+    task.save(update_fields=["status", "result", "date_done"])
+
 
 @shared_task(bind=True)
 def consume_file(