Blocking Time vs Changing Hours
There are two ways to adjust availability in Birrdi, depending on what you’re trying to do:
1. Use Custom Events to Block Time
If you simply need to block off time (maintenance, private use, staff training, etc.), use a Custom Event.
Custom Events:
Remove availability for a specific date and time
Do not change your normal operating hours
Are ideal for one-off or temporary blocks
2. Change Hours for Holidays or Special Days
If your operating hours change for a holiday or special day, you have two options:
Create a Custom Event, or
Create a new Hours schedule that applies only to that day
How Hours Priority Works
Hours schedules are evaluated by priority, from 1–10:
10 = highest priority
Higher priority schedules override lower ones
Your “normal” weekly hours typically have a lower priority.
If you’re creating a one-day override (for a holiday or special case):
Create a new Hours schedule
Set its priority higher than your normal hours
Limit it to the correct day of the week
Important: Hours Are Based on Days of the Week
Hours are configured by day of week, and by date.
When creating a one-day override:
In the left sidebar, select Monday–Sunday
This ensures the hours apply only to that specific day.
Quick Rule of Thumb
Blocking time? → Use a Custom Event
Changing hours for a day? → Use Hours with a higher priority (or a Custom Event)
One-day exception? → Higher priority + correct day of week