How to set up Holidays

How to set up Holidays

The system automatically accommodates national public holidays. Holidays assist with statistical reporting on attendance and prevent absences from being accidentally captured on a public holiday. If a national public holiday falls on a Sunday, the system automatically shifts it to Monday.

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, annual, or school holiday once-off.

  3. Enter the Date and description in both Afrikaans and English.

  4. Select whether Monday is a holiday if the day falls on a Sunday.

  5. Click Add to save.

How do I edit or remove a holiday?

To edit: click the circle next to the holiday, click Edit, make changes, and click Save. To remove: click the dustbin icon or select it and click Remove. Confirm with Yes.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add an extra school holiday that is not on the national list?

Select holiday type once-off or school holiday once-off to add a day that applies only to your school.

Last updated: March 2026  |  Version 2.0

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