Holidays Management
Manage employee holidays, vacation days, and time-off requests
Overview
The Holidays Management page is your central hub for managing all employee time-off requests including vacation days, sick leave, personal days, and other holiday types. You can view holiday statistics, search for specific holidays, filter by various criteria, and create new holiday records.
Understanding Holiday Statistics
The top of the page displays four key statistics:
Total Holidays
Complete count of all holiday records in your system, including past, present, and future holidays.
Public Holidays
Shows the number of public holidays that apply to all employees. These are typically national or regional holidays when the whole company is closed.
Private Holidays
Displays the count of private/personal holidays — time off specific to individual employees for personal reasons.
Annual Holidays
Shows the count of annual vacation days that employees take as part of their yearly entitlements.
Search and Filter Options
Use these tools to find specific holidays:
Search Box
Enter a holiday name, employee name, or other keywords to quickly locate specific holiday records.
Type Filter
Filter holidays by type: All Types, Public, Private, Annual, Sick Leave, Personal Days, etc.
Status Filter
Filter by status: All, Approved, Pending, Rejected, or Cancelled.
Date Range Filter
Select From Date and To Date to filter holidays within a specific time period.
Filter & Reset Buttons
Click Filter to apply your criteria. Click Reset to clear all filters and see all holidays.
Holidays List Table
The holidays list displays records with the following columns:
Holiday Name
The name or title of the holiday (e.g., "Summer Vacation", "Sick Leave", "Public Holiday").
Type
The category of holiday (Public, Private, Annual, Sick, etc.).
Employee
The name of the employee assigned to this holiday (if applicable).
Status
Current status of the holiday request (Approved, Pending, Rejected, etc.).
Start Date & End Date
The date range for the holiday period.
Duration
The number of days included in this holiday period.
Actions
Options to view details, edit, approve/reject, or delete the holiday record.
Creating a New Holiday
To add a new holiday to the system:
- 1Click the + Add New Holiday button in the top-right corner.
- 2Select the holiday type (Public, Private, Annual, Sick Leave, etc.).
- 3Fill in the holiday details (name, dates, employee assignment, reason).
- 4Click Save to create the holiday record.
Best Practices for Holiday Management
- Plan Ahead: Create holiday records in advance so employees know what time off is available.
- Approve Timely: Review and approve or reject holiday requests promptly to avoid confusion.
- Maintain Records: Keep accurate records of all holidays for payroll and compliance purposes.
- Track Balances: Monitor individual employee holiday balances to ensure fair distribution.
- Use Descriptions: Add notes or reasons when creating holiday records for future reference.