Blocking Dates
Block dates on your calendar to prevent bookings during specific periods. This is useful for personal stays, scheduled maintenance, property renovations, or simply holding dates while you wait for a confirmation.
How to block dates
- On the calendar, click on the start date you want to block (or open the New Reservation modal from the calendar).
- In the modal, switch to the Block tab instead of the Booking tab.
- Set the From and To dates for the blocked period.
- Choose the listing the block applies to (if not already selected).
- Optionally, add Internal notes explaining the reason for the block (e.g., "Owner stay", "Plumbing repair", "Holding for potential group booking"). These notes are visible only to you and your team.
- Click Block Dates.
The blocked dates now appear on the calendar as a distinct block, separate from guest bookings.
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For finer control over a single date, use the Pricing tab in the same modal. It has per-date Block check-in and Block check-out toggles, which stop new bookings from starting or ending on those dates without blocking the whole night. This is handy for cleaning days or guaranteeing a turnover day.
What blocked dates do
- Prevent new bookings -- No one can book the listing for those dates, whether manually or through synced platforms.
- Show on the calendar -- Blocked periods are clearly visible so you and your team know those dates are unavailable.
- Sync via iCal -- If you export your hejGuide calendar to other platforms, blocked dates are included as "unavailable" periods.
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Add internal notes to every block so you remember why the dates were blocked. This is especially helpful when your team manages multiple properties.
Common uses for blocking dates
- Personal stays -- Block dates when you or family members plan to use the property.
- Maintenance and repairs -- Block time for scheduled cleaning, inspections, or renovations.
- Seasonal closures -- Close a property for the off-season.
- Tentative holds -- Temporarily block dates while waiting for a guest to confirm. Remove the block once you have a decision.
Removing a block
- Click on the blocked period in the calendar.
- On the block detail view, click Delete or Remove block.
- The dates become available again for bookings.
WARNING
Removing a block does not automatically create a booking for those dates. If a guest was waiting for those dates, you will need to create a booking separately.