Block Time in Your Calendar

Block time takes a period out of someone's calendar without a full day of leave. Customers can't book online during blocked time.

Block time for a staff member (services)

Open the Calendar.
Start a block time entry. The Block time panel opens.
Enter a Name, for example "Lunch" or "Team meeting".
Choose the Staff member, and the Location if you have more than one.
Choose the Start time and Duration, and use the date button to pick the day.
Add a Description if you like, then save.

Blocked time shows in the calendar so everyone can see why the time is unavailable. To remove it, open it and choose Delete from its options.

Blocked time here is a once-off. For a longer absence, use Book Time Off for Staff.

Sports and facilities businesses block time from the location instead:

Open More > Setup > Locations and edit the location.
In the Blocked time section, add a block. You can close a single court or the whole location.
Give it a label, such as "Maintenance". The label is shown on your public booking page so customers can see why it is unavailable.
Blocks can repeat every week, which suits regular closures.

Blocked time is only available once the location is saved.

Blocking time does not cancel bookings that are already there. Move or cancel them yourself.
To block time automatically from your own Google calendar, see Sync Your Calendar with Google Calendar.
To close whole days at one or more locations, use Close Your Business on Specific Dates.