Managing public holidays used to mean manually adding each one to your closed dates calendar. You can now automatically import public holidays for your specific country and region, eliminating the time-consuming process of entering holidays one by one.

Key Benefits

• Save time with automatic holiday imports - no more manual entry across multiple ServiceM8 systems
• Prevent accidental job scheduling on public holidays through clear calendar visibility
• Support for regional variations including state-specific holidays (Victoria, NSW, etc.)
• Seamless integration with existing closed dates functionality

How It Works

The automated public holiday system imports holidays directly into ServiceM8's calendar and scheduling system. These holidays appear on your Dispatch Board calendar and are integrated with the existing Company Closed Dates functionality found in Settings > Preferences > Company Information.

Public holidays will be recognized by various ServiceM8 features, including:

• Online booking systems through the Services Add-on
• Booking Suggestions feature to prevent scheduling conflicts
• ServiceM8 Phone for after-hours call routing
• Dispatch Board calendar visibility

Regional Support

The feature supports importing holidays by country and includes regional variations such as state-specific holidays. This means businesses in different states like Victoria, NSW, and others can automatically receive their specific public holiday schedules without manual configuration.

Note: This feature integrates with your existing closed dates setup while maintaining your ability to edit or delete individual holiday entries as needed.