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Holiday List (Desk)

A holiday list in Zoho Desk is a list of non-working dates that pauses SLA timers, preventing teams from being penalised for planned holidays.

A holiday list in Zoho Desk is a configured list of non-working days, such as national holidays or company shutdowns. SLA timers pause on holiday list dates, ensuring teams are not penalised for holidays when calculating resolution times.

Creating a Holiday List

Administrators create holiday lists in Zoho Desk by adding specific dates and labels, such as ‘Republic Day’ or ‘Diwali’. The list is then linked to a department’s business hours configuration so SLA timers skip those dates automatically.

Holiday Lists for Indian Businesses

Indian businesses observe a mix of national and regional holidays that vary by state. Zoho Desk allows multiple holiday lists, so a company with offices in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu can configure state-specific holiday schedules for their respective support teams.

Impact on Customer Expectations

When a ticket is created close to a holiday, automated responses can inform customers of the holiday schedule and revised response times, setting accurate expectations before the SLA timer is paused.

Example: A company in Pune configures a holiday list including Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, and national holidays. SLA timers for all departments pause on these dates. Customers receive an auto-notification when they submit tickets near holidays, explaining the adjusted timeline.
What is a Holiday List in Zoho Desk?

A holiday list is a set of non-working dates configured in Zoho Desk. SLA timers pause on these dates, so support teams are not penalised for company holidays when tracking response and resolution times.

Can I have different holiday lists for different departments in Zoho Desk?

Yes. Each department can be linked to a different holiday list. This is useful for companies with offices in different states or countries observing different public holidays.

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