Restricted (optional) holidays

Let staff pick a few optional holidays a year from the company's list.

For everyone · Updated 10 October 2026 · English (Hindi coming soon)

Setting it up (HR)

In the holiday calendar, mark the optional days and set the calendar's quota (how many each person may pick a year). HR can see every pick and withdraw one if needed.

Picking (employees)

The Restricted holidays card on your Leave page shows the list, your quota and what is left. Pick a day and it counts as a holiday at once — attendance shows it as a restricted holiday and leave counting skips it. Withdraw a pick any time before the day.

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