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title: Occasions and reservation times
url: https://help.nfceez.de/en/bookings/occasions-and-reservation-times/
language: en
topic: Bookings
updated: 2026-10-31
description: Guests choose their occasion when booking. You set the first and last reservation, and a table always ends by closing time.
---

# Occasions and reservation times

Reservations always fall within your [opening hours](oeffnungszeiten-und-besondere-tage). On closed days guests can't book.

## Reservation times
1. Open [[Guests › Bookings › Set up]].
2. Under "Reservation times" tap **First** and choose, for example, **From opening** or "1 hr after opening".
3. Tap **Last** and choose how long before closing the last reservation starts.
4. Tap **Save settings**.

The last reservation is always early enough that the table is free again by closing time. If a reservation takes 120 minutes, the latest choice is 2 hours before closing.

## Occasions
Guests choose their occasion when booking, so you know in advance what is being celebrated. The options are:
- Birthday
- Kids' birthday
- Date
- Anniversary
- Business meal
- Celebration
- Family celebration
- Graduation

You set which ones you offer under [[Guests › Bookings › Set up › Occasions]].

## What you see
The request or booking shows the guest's occasion and note, see [Confirm or decline requests](anfragen-bestaetigen-oder-ablehnen).

## Common questions
**Why can't a guest book shortly before closing?** The table has to be free again by closing time. That protects you from guests arriving just before you close.

**Do guests have to choose an occasion?** No, it's optional.