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Prestashop Store Vacation Mode & Order Hold Notice
This module lets store owners pause orders and notify customers during holidays, displaying customizable messages and blocking checkout if needed.
Prestashop Store Vacation Mode & Order Hold Notice
This module lets store owners pause orders and notify customers during holidays, displaying customizable messages and blocking checkout if needed.
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- Easily pause orders during holidays or personal downtime without disabling the entire store.
- Automatically resume normal store operations after a scheduled return date.
- Display clear, customized messages to inform customers about your temporary closure.
- Reduce customer service workload by proactively setting expectations.
- Choose where to display vacation messages: header, footer, popup, or across the site.
- Show a live countdown to reopening, improving transparency and trust.
- Temporarily disable checkout to prevent accidental orders during unavailability.
- Add vacation messages in multiple languages for global customers.
- Maintain brand consistency with styled, HTML-supported messaging.
- Improve customer satisfaction by communicating availability clearly at every step of the journey.
- Set a vacation start and end date using date pickers.
- Automatically deactivate vacation mode after the selected end date.
- Option to disable orders during vacation to prevent new checkouts.
- Add a custom vacation message using a multilingual TinyMCE editor.
- Display a countdown timer showing when the store will reopen.
- Choose where the vacation message appears: header, footer, popup, or site-wide.
- Show vacation messages on the checkout page to notify buyers before finalizing orders.
- Support for multi-language messages based on the customer’s selected language.
- Admin control to inform and manage customer expectations with minimal effort.
- Get clear communication when the store is temporarily unavailable.
- Avoid frustration from attempting to place orders during closure periods.
- See exactly when the store will reopen with a live countdown timer.
- View friendly, multilingual messages tailored to their language preference.
- Receive order delay warnings during checkout to make informed decisions.
- Enjoy a smoother shopping experience with transparency around store availability.
- Prevent failed or delayed orders caused by unannounced store downtime.
- Feel more confident and respected as customers are kept in the loop.
- Reduce the need to contact support for availability-related questions.
- Build trust with stores that proactively communicate planned closures.
- Log in to your PrestaShop Back Office.
- Navigate to Modules > Module Manager.
- Click Upload a Module and select the module ZIP file.
- Once uploaded, click Install and wait for confirmation.
- After installation, go to Modules > Module Manager > Configure (for this module).
- Enable Vacation Mode using the toggle.
- Set the start date and end date for your vacation.
- Choose whether to disable order placement during the vacation period.
- Enter your custom vacation message using the built-in multilingual editor.
- (Optional) Enable the countdown timer to show customers when you’ll be back.
- Select the display location for the vacation message (e.g., header, footer, popup).
- (Optional) Show the vacation message on the checkout page to avoid confusion.
- Save your settings and clear the cache if needed.
What does the Store Vacation Mode & Order Hold Notice module do?
Can I still receive orders while vacation mode is enabled?
Can I customize the vacation message shown to visitors?
Will the vacation mode disable the entire website?
Can I set a start and end date for the vacation mode?
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Order Control

Custom Notices

Customer Transparency

Scheduled Downtime

Sales Protection

Checkout Pause
Vacation Mode with Order Control
Enable Vacation Mode
Temporarily disable orders during holidays or store breaks to prevent customer confusion, manage availability, and maintain a smooth shopping experience.
Custom Notice Display
Show personalized messages on product, cart, or homepage to inform customers about unavailability or delayed shipping, ensuring transparency and better user experience.
Order Hold Option
Let customers place orders but notify them that processing and delivery will resume after your return, helping manage expectations and avoid complaints.
Schedule Start and End Dates
Set automatic activation and deactivation of vacation mode using defined start and end dates for hands-free schedule management and improved store control.
Partial Checkout Disable
Choose to disable only the checkout process while keeping the catalog viewable and store browsing active for seamless visibility without purchase interruptions.
Frontend Banner Notification
Display a visual banner alert on the storefront with your custom vacation message and expected return date to keep customers informed and reduce inquiries.
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