Flexible Scheduling

What Is Flexible Scheduling?

You decide when customers can book, for how long, and under what conditions. The booking widget enforces your rules automatically.

Opencals supports three schedule types:

• Continuous — available 24/7, no time restrictions
• Recurring — weekly repeating pattern (e.g., Mon-Fri 9 AM–5 PM)
• Non-recurring — specific date ranges for seasonal or one-time availability

Mix them across services, staff members, and locations. The system calculates the intersection automatically.

Time Slots and Availability Windows

Define exactly when each service is bookable. Set slot intervals, restrict to specific days, and configure separate availability per staff member or location.

• Custom slot intervals — choose how frequently slots appear: every 10, 15, 20, 30, or 60 minutes
• Day-of-week restrictions — some services only make sense on certain days
• Date-range availability — seasonal services, limited-time offerings, or one-off events

Buffer Times Between Appointments

Add preparation time before a booking or cleanup time after. Back-to-back appointments never overlap.

• Pre-booking buffer — time to set up before the client arrives
• Post-booking buffer — time to clean up or prepare for the next appointment
• Invisible to customers — they just see clean, available slots

Custom Service Durations

A 20-minute consultation and a 90-minute massage coexist on the same schedule. Set the exact duration for each service independently — no conflicts, no workarounds.

Non-Repeating and Seasonal Schedules

Some services are only available for a limited period. Configure one-off availability windows for seasonal offerings, holiday hours, or temporary expansions — then return to your standard schedule automatically.

Staff-Specific Scheduling

Each staff member can have a unique schedule. Assign services to specific team members and let customers pick their preferred provider. The booking widget only shows slots when the assigned staff member is actually available.