Holidays

Overview

The Holidays management system allows you to configure public holidays, special dates, and recurring events that affect your parking facility's operations. The system automatically calculates holiday dates for each year based on flexible rule definitions.

Key Features:

• Flexible Rule Types: Support for fixed dates, nth weekdays, relative dates, date ranges, and custom formulas
• Automatic Date Calculation: System calculates holiday dates for each year automatically
• Weekend Handling: Optional "Move to Monday" for holidays falling on weekends
• Rate Integration: Holidays can trigger special pricing or free parking periods
• Multi-Year Support: Configure recurring holidays and one-time special dates

Viewing Holidays

Access the holidays management page from Settings → Holidays in the main navigation menu.

Holidays List

The holidays page displays all configured holidays in a table format with the following information:

• Name: The holiday name (e.g., "New Year's Day", "Canada Day")
• Rule Type: Visual badge indicating the rule type (Fixed Date, Nth Weekday, etc.)
• Description: Human-readable description of when the holiday occurs
• Next: The next occurrence date with countdown (e.g., "Jan 1, 2026" or "in 4 days")
• Status: Active or Inactive status indicator
• Actions: Edit and delete buttons

Rule Type Badges

Search and Filter

Use the search bar to quickly find specific holidays by name. The table supports pagination for managing large numbers of holidays.

Creating Holidays

Click the + Add Holiday button to create a new holiday. The creation form includes several configuration sections:

Basic Information

• Name: A descriptive name for the holiday (e.g., "Christmas Day", "Spring Break")
• Rule Type: Select how the holiday date is calculated (see Rule Types section below)
• Move to Monday: Automatically shift weekend holidays to the following Monday
• Status: Toggle Active/Inactive to enable or disable the holiday

Rule Configuration

The rule configuration fields change dynamically based on the selected rule type. Each rule type has specific fields required to calculate the holiday date:

• Date Pickers: Select specific dates or reference dates
• Dropdowns: Choose months, weekdays, or occurrence numbers
• Number Inputs: Enter day numbers or offset values
• Preview: See a live preview of when the holiday will occur

Rule Types

LEXOH supports eight different rule types for holiday configuration, each suited for different scheduling patterns:

1. Fixed Date

2. Nth Weekday

3. Last Weekday

4. Weekday Before Date

5. Relative Date

6. Date Range

7. Manual One-Time

8. Custom Formula

Common Examples

Here are real-world examples of holiday configurations for common statutory holidays:

Canadian Statutory Holidays

Move to Monday

The "Move to Monday" feature automatically adjusts holidays that fall on weekends to be observed on the following Monday. This is a common practice for statutory holidays in many jurisdictions.

How It Works

• Saturday: Holiday observed on the following Monday
• Sunday: Holiday observed on the following Monday
• Weekday: Holiday observed on the actual date (no adjustment)

Example Scenarios

When to Use

• Enable: For statutory holidays that follow government observance rules
• Disable: For religious holidays, special events, or holidays always observed on their actual date

Best Practices

Naming Conventions

• Use official holiday names (e.g., "Canada Day" not "Canadian Independence")
• Be descriptive for special events (e.g., "Summer Festival Weekend 2026")
• Include year for one-time events (e.g., "Conference 2026")
• Use consistent capitalization and formatting

Rule Type Selection

• Choose the simplest rule type that accurately represents the holiday
• Use Fixed Date for traditional calendar holidays (Christmas, New Year's)
• Use Nth Weekday for floating holidays (Labour Day, Thanksgiving)
• Use Manual One-Time only for truly non-recurring events
• Test custom formulas thoroughly before activating

Integration with Pricing

• Coordinate holidays with your pricing configuration
• Set special rates for holiday periods (free parking, premium pricing, etc.)
• Configure grace periods for holiday transitions
• Test pricing calculations around holiday dates

Maintenance and Updates

• Review holiday list annually for changes in statutory holidays
• Add upcoming special events and facility closures in advance
• Mark one-time events as inactive after they pass
• Verify "Next" dates shown in the table are correct
• Update move-to-Monday settings if observance rules change

Testing Recommendations

• Create new holidays in inactive status initially
• Verify the "Next" occurrence date is correct
• Test with future years to ensure recurring holidays calculate properly
• Check move-to-Monday functionality around weekends
• Activate only after confirming accuracy

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Creating duplicate holidays with different names
• ❌ Using manual one-time for recurring holidays
• ❌ Forgetting to enable move-to-Monday for statutory holidays
• ❌ Not testing custom formulas before activation
• ❌ Leaving old one-time events active indefinitely