Availability
The time slots when you are open to accepting appointments, based on your schedule preferences and calendar data.
Definition
Availability in scheduling refers to the windows of time when appointment booking is permitted. Availability is determined by: (1) your defined working hours, (2) event-specific time restrictions, (3) calendar events that block time, (4) buffer time settings, and (5) other rules like minimum notice or daily limits. Your booking page dynamically displays only available slots that pass all these filters.
Availability
Working hours set to Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST
Consultations only available Tuesday/Thursday afternoons
No availability during lunch hour (12-1pm blocked)
Holiday availability turned off for December 25-26
Why Availability Matters
Clear availability settings ensure clients can only book during times that work for you. Without proper configuration, you might receive bookings at 3am or during important meetings. Good availability management is the core of professional scheduling.
SchedulingKit — Availability
SchedulingKit provides flexible availability controls: set weekly hours, create date-specific overrides (holidays, special hours), define per-event-type availability, and layer on maximum daily bookings. Calendar sync adds automatic blocking based on existing events.
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