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# Set up a custom list of public holidays

Creating a custom list of public holidays ensures that you can plan your projects according to the holidays you observe — and the team gets their fill of mandatory breaks!

To create a custom public holiday calendar, you need to be an [admin](https://intercom.help/pause/en/articles/4865841-assign-a-teammate-as-an-admin).

# To create your own public holiday custom calendar:

**Step 1**: Select the **Leave Policy** icon on the top navigation bar.

**Step 2:** Click **Add new** under the Public Holiday section. A panel on the right will open.

**Step 3:** Select **Custom Calendar.**

**Step 4:** Enter the name of the calendar and click on **Next.**

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**Step 5:** Click on **Add holiday.**

**Step 5:** Name the holiday, select the date and click the **check** icon.

**Step 6:** Continue until you've added all the public holidays you want.

**Step 7:** Add members manually, or click on **Done**.

You're all set!

## What's next?

*   [How to set up a public holiday calendar](/en/article/how-to-set-up-a-public-holiday-calendar-7s414k/)
    
*   [Enable Slack notifications for public holidays](/en/article/set-up-slack-notifications-for-public-holidays-qeud8b/)