Set different cancellation policies for specific check-in days

[Airbnb]

You asked, Airbnb answered! Soon you’ll be able to set different cancellation policies for specific check-in days—like holidays or off-peak seasons. For example, you might offer a more flexible cancellation policy during slower months to help attract guests, while keeping your standard policy during peak season. 

Dynamic cancellation policies will be available to a limited number of home hosts starting in November, with broader availability expected in early 2026. 

Are you planning to vary your cancellation policy? How will you use dynamic cancellation? 

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[Ed-and-Keith0]

I would definitely leverage the option to put a less strict policy on my listing for the non high season which equals approx. 8 months for my listing.  I believe more people will book knowing they have the cancel option and many won't cancel.

[Emilie]

I'm happy to hear you are going to put this to use as soon as it's available, @Ed-and-Keith0 🙂 Are those 8 months usually more slow to fill up?

[Ed-and-Keith0]

Yes - many of those months are considered off season however people still do occasionally book and I think with this added flexibility more folks may book.

[Jason114]

I'm happy to hear about this update. This feature makes a lot of sense since guest booking behavior can vary so much between peak and off-peak seasons. Having the flexibility to adjust cancellation policies around holidays or high-demand periods should help balance occupancy and protect revenue during busier times. Great move!

[Emilie]

It sounds positive all around, @Jason114 🙂 Which time of the year do you experience the highest demand in your area?

[Andy2918]

I see this as a meaningful advantage for the host and I am Sur ethat it will be welcomed the host community. It's good to see ABB playing catch-up with other platforms.

What is still question or me is when will the ability for a host to view the expected revenue from a series of (or a single) selected date(s) in the calendar. It was previously available and now ABBN confirm that it is gone.  

[Ivan2461]

Really looking forward to this - I’ve been hoping for something like it for a long time. We’re in a very seasonal market, hosting 8 and 10 guests per house, and most bookings come 6+ months in advance. That’s why we’ve had to use a strict cancellation policy so far - once someone cancels last minute, it’s almost impossible to rebook.

Now with this new option, I’ll definitely loosen up our policy during the off-peak months and see how it goes. We’re using Lodgify as our channel manager and PMS - will this new Dynamic Cancellation Policy be possible to set through Lodgify as well?

[Jim1897]

Yes, more restrictive policy on holiday wknds to reduce “holding” a booking during high demand periods.

[Katha583]

Absolutely, I plan to use the dynamic cancellation policy for peak periods (Christmas, New Year's and President's Day). We are fast approaching our peak period so the sooner this is implemented the better for me.

[Zoraia0]

Maravilha! UFA 🤩🙏 #