Glossary
Closed date
A specific date the salon is closed — festivals, staff leave, or unplanned closures.
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Definition
A closed date takes a day off the booking page even if the weekly opening hours would normally show it as open. Diwali, Holi, personal leave and short renovations are all handled with closed dates.
Why it matters
The wrong day being bookable is worse than being fully closed — customers arrive expecting service, and staff have to explain and apologise. Closed dates prevent that.
Common misconceptions
| Common claim | Reality |
|---|---|
| You have to change opening hours to block a single day. | No. Closed dates target one date without changing your regular weekly schedule. |
How Appointly handles this
Appointly lets you add closed dates for festivals, holidays and staff leave. The booking page skips those days automatically.
Related terms
- Business hours
The weekly recurring schedule that says which hours on which days the salon accepts bookings.
- Salon calendar
The shared view of every booked appointment, ordered by time, that runs the salon's day.
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FAQ
Can I close half a day?
The current closed-date feature marks the whole day. For partial closures, adjust the weekly opening hours for that day.
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