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How do I add Holidays for a location?

You can add holidays to locations in Wibby to ensure accurate leave tracking and calendar visibility.

Adding public holidays

Public holidays are automatically imported based on the location's country, but you can manually add or sync them.

Method 1: Sync public holidays

  1. Go to Settings → Locations

    • Find the location you want to add holidays to
    • Click the menu next to the location
  2. Sync holidays

    • Select Sync Holidays or View Holidays
    • Click Sync Holidays to import the latest public holidays
    • Holidays for the location's country will be automatically added
  3. Verify holidays

    • Review the imported holidays
    • They will appear in the location's holiday calendar

Method 2: Add custom holidays

  1. Go to Settings → Locations

    • Find the location you want to add holidays to
    • Click the menu next to the location
  2. Open holiday management

    • Select View Holidays or Manage Holidays
    • You'll see the holiday calendar for this location
  3. Add a custom holiday

    • Click Add Holiday or + Add Custom Holiday
    • Enter holiday details:
      • Name: Name of the holiday (e.g., "Company Foundation Day")
      • Date: Select the date
      • Type: Public holiday, Company holiday, etc.
      • Recurring: Check if it repeats annually
  4. Save the holiday

    • Click Save or Add
    • The holiday is now added to the location

Adding multiple holidays

Bulk import

  1. Go to Settings → Locations
  2. Select the location
  3. Choose "Import Holidays" (if available)
  4. Upload a CSV file with holiday dates
  5. Review and confirm the import

Manual addition

  • Repeat the "Add custom holiday" process for each holiday
  • Or use the calendar view to add multiple dates at once

Holiday types

  • Public holidays: Official government holidays
  • Company holidays: Custom company-specific days off
  • Regional holidays: Location-specific celebrations
  • Religious holidays: Optional religious observances

Tips

  • Sync public holidays first to get official dates
  • Add company-specific holidays as custom holidays
  • Set recurring holidays to automatically appear each year
  • Review holidays annually to ensure accuracy
  • Consider time zones when adding holidays for international locations