How can I add/delete a manual calendar block?

Managing your calendar keeps your availability accurate and prevents double bookings. This guide explains how to add and remove manual calendar blocks in your Holidu Host account.

How to Add a Manual Calendar Block

Follow these simple steps to add a manual calendar block to your Holidu Host account:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host account
2. Go to the Calendar section at the top of your dashboard
3. Click Block in the Availability panel on the right side
4. Select dates — click your start date, then your end date
5. Confirm dates — click Confirm dates on the right side
6. Enter details in the pop-up form that appears
7. Save to apply the block to your calendar

Once you've completed these steps, the dates will be blocked and unavailable for bookings.

How to Remove a Manual Calendar Block

If you need to remove a calendar block you've previously created, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Calendar section in your Holidu Host account
2. Click on the blocked dates you want to remove
3. Select Remove Block from the menu that appears and confirm if prompted
4. The calendar updates automatically

The blocked dates will be immediately released and become available for new bookings.

Important Considerations for Calendar Blocks

Keep these important points in mind when managing your calendar blocks:

• Keeping your calendar up to date prevents double bookings and maximizes occupancy
• There is currently no way to automatically open or close availability based on lead time (for example, after 9, 12, or 18 months). To control availability beyond a certain timeframe, manually block or unblock the relevant dates
• If you need at least one day between stays for cleaning, block that date manually as soon as possible. Automatic gap rules between check-out and check-in are not currently available
• Review your calendar blocks periodically to make sure you're not missing booking opportunities

Example Calendar Block Scenarios

Here are some common reasons hosts use manual calendar blocks:

• Cleaning time: Block the day between guest check-out and your next check-in to ensure adequate cleaning time
• Personal use: Block dates when you plan to use your property personally or for maintenance
• Maintenance and repairs: Reserve time for necessary property repairs or upgrades
• Upcoming week planning: If you anticipate being unavailable for the upcoming week, you can add a block for those specific dates now to prevent bookings

For example, if you're planning maintenance work from March 15-18, you would follow the steps above to block those specific dates in your calendar.

Need Additional Help?

If you encounter any issues while adding or removing calendar blocks, or if you have questions about managing your availability, please use our contact form to reach out to our support team. We're here to help ensure your calendar runs smoothly.