Blocking time on the calendar
Reserve time slots for breaks, meetings, cleaning, or anything that isn't a customer booking.
Last updated September 26, 2026
Overview
Blocked slots let you reserve time on the calendar so that no customer bookings can be made during that period. Use them for lunch breaks, staff meetings, cleaning time between appointments, or any other non-booking activity.
Creating a blocked slot
- 1.Go to Dashboard → Calendar.
- 2.Click the + Block time button, or click and drag across a time range on the calendar.
- 3.In the dialog:
- Select the staff member the block applies to (or apply it to all staff). - Set the start and end time. - Optionally add a label (e.g. Lunch break, Team meeting, Cleaning).
- 1.Click Save.
The blocked slot appears on the calendar in a distinct style so it's easy to tell apart from regular bookings. Customers cannot book any time slots that overlap with a blocked period.
Removing a blocked slot
Click the blocked slot on the calendar and click Delete in the panel that appears.
Tip: For recurring closures like a daily lunch break, you'll need to add the block each day — or consider adjusting your business hours in Settings so the time never appears as available in the first place.
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