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# How to Schedule Special Days and Holiday Closures

# How to Schedule Special Days and Holiday Closures

## Overview

The Special Days settings allow you to configure dates when your restaurant's services need to be adjusted or temporarily closed. You can set a date range, specify optional time windows, configure repetition, choose which services are affected, and add a customer-facing note.

## Where to Find It

Navigate to **Settings → Order Handling → Special Days**.


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## Steps to Add a Special Day

### 1. Open Special Days

1. Open the dashboard.
2. Navigate to **Settings → Order Handling**
3. Select the **Special Days** tab.
4. Locate the option to add a special day.

### 2. Configure the Date Range

1. Enter the start date.
2. Enter the end date.
3. Review the selected dates to ensure the schedule covers the intended period.

### 3. Configure the Time Window

If the special day applies only during particular hours, configure the available time fields.

Review the selected times before saving so the schedule reflects the intended closure or service adjustment.

### 4. Configure Repetition

If the settings provide a repeat option, select the appropriate repetition setting for the special day.
Review the selected repetition before saving.

### 5. Select the Services Affected

Choose which services should be affected by the special-day schedule using the available service options.
Review the selection carefully to ensure the intended services are included.

### 6. Add a Customer-Facing Note

If you want to display an explanation to customers, enter the message in the available note field.
Keep the message clear and relevant to the selected schedule.

### 7. Save the Special Day

1. Review the date range and any configured time window.
2. Verify the repetition and affected services.
3. Check the customer-facing note, if provided.
4. Save the configuration using the available save control.

## Important Notes

* Review the start and end dates carefully before saving.
* Time windows and repetition settings should match the intended schedule.
* Check the affected services to avoid changing availability for services that should remain available.
* Verify the customer-facing result after saving.

## Quick Checklist

* Opened **Settings → Order Handling → Special Days**.
* Configured the start and end dates.
* Reviewed the time window, if applicable.
* Configured repetition, if required.
* Selected the affected services.
* Added a customer-facing note, if needed.
* Saved and verified the schedule.