Update Holiday List in Zoho People

ZOHO – Update New Holiday List

This document explains the step-by-step process to update holiday lists in Zoho People.

Access Required: Only users with the following access can perform these actions:

  • Admin
  • HR Admin

How to Update Holiday List in Zoho People (Admin Login)

 

Step 1: Login to Zoho People

  1. Open Zoho People
  2. Login using your Admin credentials
  3. You will land on the Home Dashboard

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Screenshot 1: Zoho People Dashboard

Step 2: Go to Leave Trackers

  1. Click on Settings (⚙️ icon)
  2. Navigate to:
    Leave Tracker → Go to Operations→ Holidays

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Screenshot 2: Settings → Leave Tracker → Go to Operations → Holidays





Step 3: Add Holidays Using Holiday Gallery (Recommended Method)

  1. On the Holidays page, click Add Holidays
  2. You will see the Holiday Gallery
  3. Select the following:
    • Country
    • Year
  4. From the gallery, select the holidays as per your company calendar or requirement
📸 Screenshot 3: Add Holidays → Holiday Gallery → Select Country & Year





Step 4: Add State-Specific Holidays (Not Available in Gallery)

If a required holiday is not available in the Holiday Gallery, you can add it manually.

Example:
For Maharashtra State, Gudi Padwa may not be available in the gallery.

To add a custom holiday :

  1. Click Add Holiday
  2. Enter:
    • Holiday Name (e.g., Gudi Padwa)
    • Date
    • Holiday Type
  3. Save the holiday

📸 Screenshot 4: Add Custom Holiday (Manual Entry)



Step 5: Save and View Holidays for the Financial Year

  1. Click Add Selected Holidays
  2. Click Close
  3. The selected and added holidays will now reflect on the Holidays page
  4. Holidays will be displayed as per the Financial Year
  5. You can change the year using the Year selection option at the top to verify holidays

📸 Screenshot 5:Holiday List -View – Financial Year Wise


Alternate Method: Add Holidays Using Import File Option

Zoho People also allow adding holidays using an Import File.

Steps:

  1. Go to Add Holidays
  2. Select Import File
  3. Download the sample format provided
  4. Enter holiday details in the same format:
    • Holiday Name
    • Date
    • Type
  5. Upload and import the file

📸 Screenshot: Import Holiday File Option





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