How to block a day in my calendar
To block a full day in your Zoho calendar so no appointments can be scheduled, you need to use the 'Time Off' feature in Zoho Bookings or mark the day as a holiday. You can also create an all-day event in Zoho Calendar marked as Busy. In Teeo, one message blocks the day instantly.
How to do it in Teeo
“Block next Monday entirely in my calendar”
The day is blocked. It will not appear as available for new appointments.
How to block a day in my calendar in Zoho CRM: step by step
Requirements
- ·Zoho Bookings allows you to mark full days as unavailable using the 'Time Off' feature. When you block a full day, no client will be able to book appointments on that date.
- ·Alternatively, in Zoho Calendar you can create an all-day event and mark it as 'Busy'. If you have the Zoho Bookings integration active, this block will be respected in your scheduling calendar.
- ·If you need to block recurring days like permanent holidays, Zoho Bookings has a 'Holidays' section in the Staff settings to mark annual non-working days.
Access Zoho Bookings
Go to bookings.zoho.com and log in. Zoho Bookings is the product where your scheduling availability is managed and where you need to configure the day block.
Go to the 'Staff' section and select your profile
In the left sidebar, click 'Staff'. In the list of collaborators, click on your name to open your availability profile.
Select the 'Time Off' tab
Inside your staff profile, click the 'Time Off' tab. This section shows all periods you've marked as unavailable and is where you'll add the full-day block.
Click 'Add Time Off'
Click the '+ Add Time Off' button to open the block form. You may also see an option called 'Mark as Holiday' for specific one-time days.
Select next Monday as the start and end date
In the 'Start Date' field, select next Monday using the calendar. In the 'End Date' field, select the same date (the same Monday). To block the full day, enable the 'All Day' option or set the time from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Verify the 'All Day' option is enabled
Confirm that the block covers all 24 hours of the day. If the form shows time fields, make sure they cover your entire working schedule (e.g., from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, which is your normal availability).
Add a reason for the block (optional)
In the 'Reason' field you can write the reason, for example 'Training day', 'Holiday', or 'Out of office'. This information is for internal reference only.
Save the day block
Click 'Save' to confirm. Zoho Bookings will update your booking page and that Monday will no longer appear as an available day for any client trying to schedule an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
How do I block a full day in Zoho Bookings?
Go to Zoho Bookings > Staff > your profile > 'Time Off' tab. Click 'Add Time Off', select the day you want to block in the start and end date fields, enable the full-day option ('All Day') and save. That day will disappear from available slots for new appointments.
Is the day-blocking feature available on the Zoho Bookings free plan?
Yes. The 'Time Off' feature for blocking specific days is available on all Zoho Bookings plans, including the free plan. It is a basic availability management feature.
Can I block a day in Zoho Calendar instead of Zoho Bookings?
Yes. In Zoho Calendar (calendar.zoho.com) you can create an all-day event marked as 'Busy'. If you have the two-way integration between Zoho Calendar and Zoho Bookings configured, the block will automatically reflect in your scheduling availability.