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.

Did you know? If you're blocking dates to manage a direct booking you received outside of Holidu — via WhatsApp, email, or phone — you can handle it entirely within Holidu instead. Use the Direct Booking feature to send a professional offer, collect payment securely, and have the booking appear automatically in your calendar. No manual block needed.

How to Add a Manual Calendar Block

Adding a manual calendar block takes just a few minutes and helps you control your availability. Follow these steps:

Log in to your Holidu Host account.
Go to the Calendar section at the top of your dashboard.
Click Block in the Availability panel on the right side.
Select dates by clicking your start date, then your end date.
Click Confirm dates on the right side.
Enter details in the pop-up form that appears.
Click Save to apply the block to your calendar.

Your calendar will update instantly, and guests will see those dates as unavailable when browsing your property.

How to Remove a Manual Calendar Block

If you need to make dates available again, removing a block is straightforward:

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

Once removed, those dates will immediately become available for new bookings.

Important Considerations

Prevent Double Bookings

Keeping your calendar up to date prevents double bookings and maximises occupancy. Review your calendar blocks periodically to make sure you're not missing booking opportunities.

Lead Time and Availability Windows

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 as needed.

Cleaning Time Between Guests

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. Planning ahead helps ensure you have adequate time to prepare your property.

Manage direct bookings without the manual work. 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, with automatic calendar sync, secure payments, and guest messaging built in.

Still have questions?

If you need further assistance with managing your calendar blocks or have other questions about your Holidu Host account, please use our contact form and our support team will be happy to help.

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