Holiday Type

Holiday Type configuration defines the categories and visual styling for holidays.

Overview:

Holiday Types are the classification system for holidays. Each type has:

• Unique code and name
• Color for calendar display
• Active status (show/hide from dropdown)

Accessing Holiday Type:

1. Navigate to Attendance → Holiday Calendar
2. Click Holiday Type button at top
3. Opens Holiday Type configuration page

Fields:

Field	Type	Required	Description
Code	Text	✅ Yes	Unique identifier (e.g., NATIONAL, RELIGIOUS)
Name	Text	✅ Yes	Display name (e.g., "National Holiday")
Color	Color Picker	✅ Yes	Display color for holidays of this type
Active	Boolean	✅ Yes	Whether type appears in dropdown (true/false)
Remark	Text	❌ No	Description or notes

How to Use:

Create New Holiday Type:

1. In Holiday Type page, click Insert
2. Fill fields:
   • Code: REGIONAL
   • Name: Regional Holiday
   • Color: #ffc107 (Yellow)
   • Active: Checked
   • Remark: "Provincial and local holidays"
3. Click Save
4. Type immediately available in Holiday Calendar

Edit Holiday Type:

1. Select type from grid
2. Click Edit
3. Modify fields (commonly: Name, Color)
4. Click Save
5. Effect: All holidays of this type update color immediately

Deactivate Holiday Type:

1. Select type → Click Edit
2. Uncheck Active
3. Click Save
4. Effect:
   • Type no longer appears in holiday creation dropdown
   • Existing holidays remain visible
   • Can be reactivated anytime

Color Recommendations:

Type	Suggested Color	Hex Code	Rationale
National	Red	#dc3545	High importance, attention-grabbing
Religious	Green	#28a745	Calm, respectful
Company	Blue	#007bff	Professional, corporate
Special	Yellow	#ffc107	Caution, noteworthy
Regional	Cyan	#17a2b8	Distinct from primary types
International	Purple	#6f42c1	Global, inclusive

Best Practices:

• Use high-contrast colors for visibility
• Limit to 6-8 types for clarity
• Consistent color scheme across organization
• Test on both light and dark backgrounds