How to enter a Public Holiday in the Desktop
Use this process to add public holiday events to the JobBag calendar so that they are reflected correctly in payroll and employee records.
Steps to Enter a Public Holiday
1. Open the Active Diary
Navigate to: JobBag > Active Diary
2. Create Event Entry
Right-click on the day of the public holiday in the diary, then select: Create Event Entry
Fill in the Event Details
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Select Public Holiday |
| Description | Enter the name of the holiday (e.g. “Public Holiday: Good Friday”) |
| Invitees | Right-click and select All Employees or choose specific individuals 👉 Ensure all new starters are in the Address Book before inviting them |
| Start/End Date | Enter the date of the public holiday (automatically pre-filled if you right-clicked on the correct date) |
| Whole Day Event | ✔ This should be ticked by default – public holidays are full-day events |
| Leave is Approved | ✔ Tick this box to ensure the holiday is included in the pay run |
| Add Many | Use this option to enter all public holidays for the year at once |
Two Ways to Manage Public Holidays
✅ Option 1: Enter Before Each Pay Period
- Create the public holiday before the relevant pay period
- Ensure all new starters are added to the Address Book beforehand
✅ Option 2: Enter for the Full Year (with Deferred Approval)
Enter all holidays for the year in advance
Do not tick “Leave is Approved” until the pay period starts
At the start of the pay period:
- Edit the event
- Add new employees (who were added to JobBag since the original event)
- Remove resigned staff
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