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# Set up Slack notifications for public holidays

To set up this feature, you'll need to ensure Pause has been [integrated with your Slack team.](https://support.getpause.com/en/article/how-to-integrate-pause-with-your-slack-workspace-oc9dgr/) Only [admins](https://support.getpause.com/en/article/make-a-teammate-an-admin-gh6acw/) can set up this feature.

## To set up Slack notifications for public holidays:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/48d53eec4bebe800/665211f0-3acd-41d4-ad06-5e6413_1qjqqgj.png)

**Step 1:** Click on the **Settings** button on the top navigation bar.

**Step 2:** Select the **Integrations** option on the left side panel.

**Step 3:** Under the Special Notifications section, turn on the toggle for **Public Holidays.**

**Step 4:** Click on **Customize** and a pop-up will open up.

**Step 5:** Use the **Slack Channels** dropdown to select the relevant channel. We'd recommend choosing one where all your team members are present, so everyone gets notified.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cc2304de63d9f000/8317641a-6441-4703-9d49-2f4da5_85vl30.png)

**Step 6:** Select the **frequency** of notifications from the dropdown.

**Step 7:** Click **Save** to save your settings.

[Watch a 1-minute video about the Pause-Slack integration](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehIvy-ze4Zo&t=1s)

## What's next?

*   [Receive edit or disable leave summary notifications on Slack](https://support.getpause.com/en/article/receive-edit-or-disable-leave-summary-notifications-on-slack-39shdk/)
    
*   [Get birthday and work anniversary notifications on Slack](https://support.getpause.com/en/article/get-birthday-and-work-anniversary-notifications-on-slack-1h13ibe/)
    
*   [How to connect Pause to Google Calendar](https://support.getpause.com/en/article/how-to-connect-pause-to-google-calendar-18e726o/)