Public Holiday Setup - Adding dates via import feed

This guide is intended for System Administrators

Overview:
Automatically import public holiday dates for specific countries/years into your holiday groups.

How Holiday Import Works:

• Pulls official holiday dates from a third-party service
• Saves manual data entry for country-specific holidays
• Requires pre-configured holiday groups with country assignments

How to Import Holidays:

1. Navigate to Admin Tools > Admin Panel
2. Select Calendar > Public Holidays
3. Click Import Public Holidays (top right)
4. Select:
   • Countries (must have assigned holiday groups)
   • Years (can import multiple years, up to 3 years in advance where presented)
5. Click Search to generate date list
6. Review the proposed holiday dates
7. Select/Unselect as needed
8. Click Save to confirm import (bottom left)

Additional Information:

• Key Terms:
  • Import Feed: Automated holiday data, using a third-party service
  • Country Assignment: Links holidays to geographic locations
• Permissions Required: 'Global Rota Setup' 
• Best Practices:
  • Verify dates against official sources
  • Import 2-3 years ahead for planning, where possible
  • Review imported dates before saving
• Important:
  • Country must be set in group settings first
  • Some regional holidays may need manual addition
  • Imports cannot be undone in bulk (delete manually if needed)
  • If your country isn't listed:
    1. Check group has country assigned
    2. Some regions require manual setup
    3. Contact support if country should be available
  • For incorrect dates:
    1. Manually edit after import
    2. Flag discrepancies to support

Tip: Use the search function to quickly locate public holiday groups