Bookly Special Days (Add-on) — is an indispensable extension for the Bookly Pro booking system that provides ultimate flexibility for your scheduling needs. Standard booking systems often struggle with irregular schedules, forcing you to manually block out times for holidays or special events. This add-on solves that problem by allowing you to define custom working hours, breaks, and even service prices for specific days or periods, all of which will override the default staff schedule.
The plugin integrates seamlessly into your Bookly interface, giving you granular control over each staff member's calendar. You can easily set up a one-day event with extended hours, apply a holiday surcharge for a specific week, or schedule a team-wide training day where no bookings are available. This level of customization ensures that your online booking calendar is always an accurate reflection of your real-world availability, preventing double bookings and customer confusion.
By automating the management of non-standard workdays, the Bookly Special Days add-on saves you valuable administrative time and improves operational efficiency. It empowers businesses to adapt their services and pricing to seasonal demands, promotional events, or any other occasion that requires a deviation from the regular schedule. This makes it an essential tool for salons, clinics, consultants, and any service-based business that needs a dynamic and responsive booking solution.
Why This Is Important
In today's competitive market, a rigid booking system can be a major liability. A study by Forrester Research found that 53% of online customers are likely to abandon their purchase if they can't find a quick answer to their question, and an inaccurate booking calendar is a major point of friction. Without the ability to manage holiday hours or special event pricing, you risk frustrating customers and losing revenue. Manually blocking off time is inefficient and prone to human error, which can lead to costly double bookings.
The Bookly Special Days add-on directly addresses these pain points. By automating schedule adjustments for non-standard days, you eliminate the risk of overbooking and provide a seamless, trustworthy experience for your clients. Businesses that offer flexible scheduling can see up to a 25% increase in appointment bookings. This plugin allows you to capitalize on that demand, whether it's by offering extended hours during peak season or applying premium rates for high-demand holidays, directly boosting your bottom line.
Features
- Set custom working hours for any specific date, overriding the default schedule.
- Define unique break times for special days.
- Assign different price rates for services on particular dates (e.g., holiday pricing).
- Apply special day schedules to individual staff members or all at once.
- Set schedules for a single day or a range of dates.
- Seamlessly integrates with the Bookly Pro calendar and interface.
- Easy-to-use date picker for selecting special days.
- Visually distinguish special days in the admin calendar.
- Fully responsive design works perfectly on all devices.
- Compatible with other Bookly add-ons for extended functionality.
Special Day Schedule vs. Regular Schedule
| Feature | Regular Schedule | Special Day Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Applies to a recurring weekly schedule (e.g., every Monday). | Applies only to a specific, chosen date (e.g., December 24). |
| Working Hours | Fixed (e.g., 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM). | Flexible and overrides the regular hours (e.g., 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM). |
| Service Price | Standard service price. | Can be set to a custom price (higher or lower). |
| Breaks | Standard, recurring breaks. | Unique, one-time breaks can be added or removed. |
| Use Case | Day-to-day business operations. | Holidays, private events, staff training, special promotions. |
| Priority | Default setting. | Overrides the Regular Schedule for the specified date(s). |
How to install the plugin?
- Download the plugin archive using the button above.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
- Click "Upload Plugin" at the top and select the downloaded ZIP file.
- Install, activate the plugin, and follow the quick setup wizard instructions.
FAQ
Do I need Bookly Pro to use the Special Days (Add-on)?
Yes, absolutely. This plugin is an add-on, not a standalone product. It is designed specifically to extend the functionality of the core Bookly Pro plugin. You must have Bookly Pro installed and activated on your WordPress site for the Special Days add-on to work.
Can I set different prices for services on a special day?
Yes, that is one of the key features of this add-on. For any special day you create, you can set a custom price for each service offered by a staff member. This is perfect for implementing holiday surcharges, promotional discounts, or peak-hour pricing for specific dates.
How does a special day schedule affect recurring appointments?
If a date within a recurring appointment series falls on a configured special day, the special day's schedule (including availability and pricing) will take precedence for that specific instance. The rest of the recurring appointments in the series will follow the regular schedule. The system will automatically prevent booking if the time slot is unavailable on that special day.
Can I apply a special schedule to multiple staff members at once?
Yes, you can. While you can set a special day schedule for an individual staff member, the interface also allows you to apply a schedule to multiple staff members simultaneously. This is very efficient for setting company-wide holidays or special event hours where the entire team follows the same schedule.
