A manual calendar block lets you mark dates as unavailable in your Holidu calendar so guests cannot book them. You can add a block from the Calendar section of your Host account and remove it at any time. Keeping blocks up to date helps you avoid double bookings.

How do I add a manual calendar block?

To add a manual calendar block, log in to your Holidu Host account, open the Calendar section, and click Block in the Availability panel. Select your start and end dates, confirm them, fill in the details, and save.

Follow these steps:

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 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.

For example, if you want to block your property for the upcoming week from Monday to Friday, click Block, select the Monday of next week as your start date, select the Friday as your end date, confirm the dates, and save the block. The blocked days will then appear as unavailable in your calendar.

How do I delete a manual calendar block?

To delete a manual calendar block, open the Calendar section, click the blocked dates you want to remove, and select Remove Block. Confirm if prompted. Your calendar updates automatically, and the dates become available for booking again.

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. Check your calendar to confirm that the dates are now open.

Important things to know about calendar blocks

• Keeping your calendar up to date prevents double bookings and helps you maximise occupancy.
• There is currently no way to open or close availability automatically based on lead time, such as after 9, 12, or 18 months. 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 date manually as soon as possible.
• Review your calendar blocks regularly so you do not miss booking opportunities.

Managing 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 the booking entirely within Holidu. Use the Direct Booking feature to send a professional offer, collect payment securely, and have the booking appear automatically in your calendar. This means you do not need a manual block.

Holidu's direct booking tools, including the Offer Tool, Host Website, and Booking Module, let you receive, manage, and track direct bookings in one place. They also provide automatic calendar sync, secure payments, and guest messaging.

Need more help?

If you have questions about calendar blocks that this article does not answer, visit the Holidu Help Center or contact us through the contact form. Our team will be happy to help.