HR Time Off Blackout Periods
Prevent Leaves During Critical Business Dates
This module allows HR managers to define blackout periods during which employees cannot request time off — ideal for peak seasons, audits, or other critical dates where full staffing is needed.
Key Features
- Define Global or Departmental Blackout Periods
- Restricts Leave Requests in Blackout Dates
- Optional Bypass for Managers or Specific Users
- Prevents Accidental Staffing Gaps
- Integrates with Odoo HR Time Off Module
Preview Screens
Blackout Period Form View

Employee belongs to configured department for blackout

Employee Applying leave in blackout period

System not allow to create leave request on blackout periods

Installation & Usage
- Copy the module to your Odoo 18 custom addons directory
- Restart the Odoo server and activate Developer Mode
- Install the module via the Apps menu
- Go to Time Off > Configuration > Blackout Periods and create your rules
Compatibility
- Compatible with Odoo 18 Community Edition
- Fully integrated with the native Time Off module
- Simple and lightweight — no performance impact
Need Help or Customization?
Need advanced configurations or additional business rules? Contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.odonity.com