# How to Block Dates on Calendly

> To block dates in Calendly, click the Availability tab on the left sidebar and select Add date-specific hours. Choose the start date and time for the period you want to block off, click the 'x' option in the available hours to set it as unavailable, and click Apply to proceed.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-block-dates-on-calendly/
Apps: Calendly
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2fe7d673bd5aa8e627c9/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on the 'Availability' tab on the left sidebar.
2. Click on the 'Add date-specific hours' button.
3. Select the start date and time for the period you want to block off.
4. Click the 'x' option in the available hours to set it as 'Unavailable'.
5. Once set, click 'Apply' to proceed.
6. That's it! This will ensure that you are not available for any meetings during the specified period.