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

Adding a manual calendar block is straightforward and takes just a few minutes. Follow these steps to block dates on your calendar:

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 saved, the blocked dates will appear on your calendar and be unavailable for guest bookings. You can add multiple blocks throughout the year as needed.

How to Remove a Manual Calendar Block

If you need to remove a calendar block you've previously created, the process is equally simple:

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.

After removal, those dates will become available for guest bookings again.

Why Keep Your Calendar Updated

Maintaining an accurate calendar is essential for your success as a host. Here's why:

• Prevents double bookings and scheduling conflicts.
• Maximizes your occupancy rate and booking potential.
• Builds guest trust by showing reliable availability information.
• Reduces cancellations and guest communication issues.

Important Considerations About Calendar Blocks

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

• There is currently no way to automatically open or close availability based on lead time (such as after 9, 12, or 18 months). To control availability beyond a certain timeframe, you'll need to 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 ensure you're not accidentally blocking dates and missing booking opportunities.
• Consider blocking dates well in advance for maintenance, personal use, or planned closures.

Alternative: Manage Direct Bookings Without Manual Blocks

Instead of manually blocking dates for direct bookings, consider using Holidu's direct booking tools. These features allow you to receive, manage, and track direct bookings in one place, with automatic calendar sync, secure payments, and guest messaging built in. This eliminates the need for manual calendar management and streamlines your booking process.

The Offer Tool, Host Website, and Booking Module make it easy to handle direct bookings professionally while keeping your calendar automatically synchronized.

Need Further Assistance?

If you have questions about adding or removing calendar blocks, or if you need help with other aspects of managing your Holidu Host account, please use our contact form to reach our support team. We're here to help you optimize your calendar and maximize your bookings.