Introduction
Managing holiday schedules helps ensure accurate order processing timelines and prevents operational disruptions during warehouse closures or non-working days. This article explains how you can add, edit, and delete holiday schedules on Amazon SmartHub. Keeping your holiday calendar updated helps improve fulfillment planning and ensures customers receive accurate delivery expectations.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure that:
- You are logged in to smarthub.amazon.in.
- You have the required permissions to manage operational settings.
- You know the dates and reasons for planned holidays or warehouse closures.
In this article, you’ll learn how to:
- Access the holiday management section
- Add a new holiday schedule
- Edit an existing holiday
- Delete a holiday entry
a) Access the holiday management section
1. Log in to smarthub.amazon.in and click on Settings icon.
2. Click Holidays to access the holiday management section.
b) Add a new holiday schedule
1. Click Add Holiday to start creating a new holiday entry in the system.
2. Select the Holiday Start Date from the calendar.
3. Open the End Date Picker and Select the Holiday End Date.
4. Choose the reason for the holiday (Example: Warehouse Maintenance Activity).
5. Click Add Now to save the holiday entry.
6. A confirmation message Holiday created successfully will appear once the holiday is added.
c) Edit an existing holiday
1. Locate the holiday entry you want to modify and click Edit.
2. Open the Holiday Date Picker to update the start date if required.
3. Open the Holiday End Date Picker to update the end date.
4. Confirm or modify the holiday reason.
5. Click Update to save the changes.
NOTE: Regularly reviewing holiday schedules helps avoid fulfillment delays during operational downtime.
d) Delete a holiday entry
1. Locate the holiday entry you want to remove and Click Delete to begin removing a holiday from the schedule.
2. If prompted, confirm the deletion.
3. A success message Holiday deleted successfully will confirm that the holiday has been removed.
NOTE: Deleting a holiday may immediately affect delivery and warehouse availability schedules.
After updating your holiday schedules:
- Inform fulfillment teams about operational closures.
- Review shipping timelines and delivery commitments.
- Update customer communication if delays are expected.
FAQs
Q1: Can I create multiple holiday entries?
Yes. You can add multiple holidays for different dates and operational requirements.
Q2: Will holiday schedules affect order processing?
Yes. Orders may be delayed during configured holidays depending on warehouse operations.
Q3: Can I edit or remove holidays later?
Yes. You can modify or delete holiday entries anytime from the Holidays section.