Public Holiday Setup - Adding a new public holiday date

This guide is intended for System Administrators
Overview:
Add new public holiday dates to existing holiday groups to keep employee calendars up-to-date year-by-year.
How Public Holiday Management Works:

• Holiday groups organize dates by country, region or entitlement rules
• Adding dates automatically updates all assigned users' calendars
• Essential for maintaining accurate holiday entitlements and availability

How to Add a New Public Holiday:

1. Navigate to Admin Tools > Admin Panel
2. Select Calendar > Public Holidays
3. Find the public holiday group that contains the date to remove 
4. Click the Days button next to the group
5. Click Add new (top right)
6. Enter:
   • Date (select from calendar)
   • Name (e.g., "Christmas Day")
   • Duration (typically 1 day)
7. Choose:
   • Save to complete (top right)
   • Save and add another for multiple entries (top right)

Additional Information:

• Key Terms:
  • Public Holiday Group: Collection of public holiday dates assigned to users
  • Duration: Number of days the holiday spans (typically 1) 
• Permissions Required: 'Global Rota Setup'
• Best Practices:
  • Verify dates with official sources
  • Use consistent naming conventions
  • Consider creating new groups for special one-off holidays
• Important:
  • Changes affect all users in the group immediately
  • Added holidays appear in future entitlement calculations, if applicable
• Tip: Use the search function to quickly locate holiday groups