Set up and manage holidays

Set up and manage holidays

The Holidays module manages public and school-specific holidays within d6. National Public Holidays are automatically loaded each year. Holiday data prevents absenteeism records from being captured on non-school days and is used in attendance statistics.

My School > System > General > Annual Calendar > Holidays

How do I add a holiday?

  1. Click Load a Holiday.

  2. Select the Holiday Type: Once Off (current year only), Annually (every year), or School Holiday Once Off (school-specific).

  3. Enter the Date.

  4. Enter the Description in English and Afrikaans.

  5. If the date falls on a Sunday, select whether Monday should also be observed.

  6. Click Add.

How do I edit or delete a holiday?

  1. To edit: Select the holiday, click Edit, update the fields, and click Save.

  2. To delete: Select the holiday, click Delete, and confirm with Yes.

  3. National Public Holidays cannot be deleted as they are system-loaded.

How does the system handle holidays?

  1. National Public Holidays are automatically provided by the system each year.

  2. When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, observance automatically shifts to Monday.

  3. Holidays are shared across learner and staff attendance modules.

  4. Annual holidays recur automatically each year without manual re-entry.

Frequently asked questions

Can I delete National Public Holidays?

No, National Public Holidays are system-loaded records required for statutory compliance and cannot be deleted.

What happens if I add a holiday after attendance capturing begins?

Any absences already captured on that date will remain in the system and must be manually reviewed and removed.

Do school holidays affect staff attendance?

Yes, holidays are shared across both learner and staff attendance modules. A holiday entered here suppresses absenteeism capturing for all users on that date.

Last updated: April 2026 | Version 5.0

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