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# Special event dates

Special Event Dates lets you mark days that affect traffic management work, such as public holidays, anniversary days, daylight saving changes or the days cruise ships are in port.

To open it, go to **Settings** → **Special Event Dates**.

## How special event dates appear

* Special event dates appear with a light pink background on calendar date pickers.
* The event's category and name are displayed in the day header on the [Calendar](/eboard/calendar.md).

## Categories

Events are organised into categories, each with its own colour. Every organisation starts with the **NZ Public Holidays** category, which includes national public holidays, regional anniversary days and daylight saving changes.

Each category lists its events with the **Event Name** and the **Date(s)** it falls on.

## Keep public holidays up to date

Click **Update Public Holidays** to load the latest New Zealand public holiday dates.

## Add your own category

1. Click **Add Category**.
2. Enter a name and choose a colour (for example "Cruise Ship").
3. Add each event with its name and date(s).
4. Click **Save**.


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