To add a manual calendar block in Holidu, open your Calendar, select the dates you want to close, and save the block. To remove one, open the blocked dates in your Calendar and choose Remove Block. Manual blocks keep your availability accurate and help you avoid double bookings.

How to Add a Manual Calendar Block

Follow these steps to block dates so guests cannot book them:

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 your dates by clicking your start date, then your end date.
5. Click Confirm dates on the right side.
6. Enter the details in the pop-up form that appears.
7. Click Save to apply the block to your calendar.

Example: Blocking the Upcoming Week

Suppose you want to keep your property free for a family visit next week, from Monday to Friday. Click Block, select the Monday as your start date and the Friday as your end date, confirm the dates, add a short note in the form, and save. The blocked days will appear in your calendar and guests will not be able to book them.

How to Remove a Manual Calendar Block

If your plans change, you can free up the dates again at any time:

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. Your calendar updates automatically, and the dates become available for booking.

Important Things to Know

• Keep your calendar up to date to prevent double bookings and maximise occupancy.
• Holidu does not currently open or close availability automatically based on lead time, such as 9, 12, or 18 months in advance. To control availability beyond a certain timeframe, block or unblock the relevant dates manually.
• Automatic gap rules between check-out and check-in are not currently available. If you need at least one day between stays for cleaning, block that day manually as soon as possible.
• Review your blocks regularly so you do not miss booking opportunities.

Tip: Manage Direct Bookings in Holidu

If you block dates to manage a direct booking you received outside Holidu, such as through WhatsApp, email, or phone, you can handle it within Holidu instead. The Direct Booking tools, including the Offer Tool, Host Website, and Booking Module, let you send offers, collect payments securely, and sync bookings to your calendar automatically. This means you do not need a manual block.

Need More Help?

If you still have questions about calendar blocks or your availability settings, please reach out through the contact form in the Holidu Help Center. Our Customer Happiness Team will be glad to help.