Guide

Add time off for a team member

Block a team member's vacation, sick leave or personal time so clients can't book them during it.

3 min readRole: User or higherWorking hours & availabilityUpdated October 25, 2026
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Time off removes a team member from online booking for a stretch of time, such as a week of vacation or a doctor's appointment. It covers every location the member works at, and it can start and end at any time of day.

Before you start

  • Team members with the User role can add time off only for themselves. Administrators and above can add it for anyone.
  • Check the member's calendar first. Time off doesn't cancel or move appointments that are already booked.
  1. 1

    Step 1 of 4

    Open the time off dialog

    Use either path:

    • Go to Members, open the team member, select Time Off, then Add Time Off.
    • Go to Calendar, select Add, then Time Off. If you can manage other members, choose the Member first.
  2. 2

    Step 2 of 4

    Describe the time off

    Fill in:

    • Name, for example Vacation.
    • Description, optional.
    • Type: Vacation, Sick, Personal, Occasion or Other. The type is for your records. Every type blocks booking the same way.
  3. 3

    Step 3 of 4

    Set the start and end

    Pick the start and end date and time. Times move in 5-minute steps and use your salon's time zone. The end must be after the start.

    For whole days, start at the beginning of the first day and end at the end of the last day.

  4. 4

    Step 4 of 4

    Save

    Select Create Time Off.

    You will see:

    Time Off Created, and the entry on the member's Time Off tab.

What happens next

  • Clients can't book the member at any location during the time off.
  • Existing appointments in that period stay booked. Reschedule or cancel them yourself.
  • Time off shows on the calendar when Show Time Off is turned on in the calendar settings. In Schedule View, affected days are labeled Time off.
  • To change or delete time off, open it from the member's Time Off tab, or right-click it on the calendar.

Time off, special days, blocked time or a closed period?

UseWhen
Time offOne member is away for a time range, at all locations
Special dayOne member works different hours, or not at all, on specific dates at one location. See Set special hours for a specific date.
Blocked timeA short block such as a break or a meeting, for one member or everyone. See Block time on the calendar.
Closed periodThe whole salon is closed. See Close your salon for a holiday.

Your team can still book over time off from the dashboard when they use a manual override. See Double-book or book outside working hours.

Common questions

No. Vacation, Sick, Personal, Occasion and Other all block booking the same way. The type helps you keep records.