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Default Calendar Date

Last updated April 3, 2026

Overview

The Default calendar date option determines in how your booking calendar is displayed to your customers when they view available booking slots.

Fig. 1 - How our Booking Site for Off The Couch Games looks with the <b>Current date</b> option selected. The image was taken on Dec. 12, 2025.
Fig. 1 - How our Booking Site for Off The Couch Games looks with the Current date option selected. The image was taken on Dec. 12, 2025.

These are the options when you expand the Default calendar date drop-down menu in Bookings > Booking Site Settings.

SettingDescription
Current dateCalendar defaults to today's date
Days aheadCalendar defaults to X days in the future
Specific dateCalendar defaults to a user-defined date
Earliest available dateThe calendar defaults to the first day a customer can actually book a game.
Fig. 2 - The Default calendar date drop-down menu in Booking Site Settings with all the options available
Fig. 2 - The Default calendar date drop-down menu in Booking Site Settings with all the options available

How Earliest Available Date works

When you select this option, your booking calendar will no longer default to today's date or a fixed date. Instead, it will automatically search for and display the very first day that has open, available time slots for booking.

Why This is Great for Your Customers

  • Saves Clicks: Customers immediately see the next available date without needing to click forward through the calendar, leading to faster bookings.
  • Maximizes Conversions: This is ideal for time-sensitive customers who want to book as soon as possible, ensuring they don't miss the next open slot.