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Store Vacation for WooCommerce
Store Vacation for WooCommerce is a plugin that puts your shop into a temporary vacation mode. Your store stays online and visible, but checkout is turned off and visitors see a custom notice explaining when you will be back.
- Version
- 1.6.0
- Released
- Jun 16, 2026
- Developer
- WooCommerce
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $7.99 a year on its own
What’s new in Store Vacation for WooCommerce 1.6.0
Version 1.6.0 · Jun 16, 2026
Latest
- NewTrash view support for Schedule, Weekday, and Notice records.
- NewRestore and Delete permanently actions for trashed records.
- NewBulk actions for moving records to Trash, restoring records, and permanently deleting trashed records.
- NewBulk Activate and Deactivate actions for Schedule and Weekday records.
- NewCart building option to let customers add products to the cart while checkout remains unavailable during vacation mode.
- NewCheckout blocking support for Classic Checkout and Checkout Block / Store API when cart building is enabled.
- NewReusable Restrictions service for product exclusion, vacation condition, and cart availability checks.
- NewCalendar view in the settings area to review scheduled vacations and recurring weekday closings.
What it does
Every shop owner needs a break now and then, whether for a holiday, an inventory update or maintenance. Taking the whole site offline confuses customers, and leaving it open means orders arrive that you cannot fulfill. This plugin sits between those options. It blocks new orders while your catalog remains browsable, and it shows a message on the storefront so visitors know your status and expected reopening date.
You can switch vacation mode on by hand or schedule it ahead of time, including recurring weekday closings, and a calendar view in the settings lets you review what is planned. You decide whether products are hidden from the catalog or kept visible but unpurchasable, and certain items can be excluded so they remain for sale. An optional cart building setting lets customers fill their carts while checkout stays closed, with blocking that covers both the classic checkout and the Checkout Block. The plugin requires WooCommerce.
Best for
- Small WooCommerce shops run by one person or a tiny team
- Seasonal stores that close on a regular schedule
- Agencies managing WooCommerce sites with planned downtime
Features
One-click vacation mode
Pause your store manually whenever you need to, stopping new orders during planned breaks while the site itself stays online for visitors.
Custom vacation notices
Display your own message to tell visitors about the store's status and when you expect to reopen. Notices are built to display well on mobile devices.
Scheduled and recurring closures
Set vacation periods to start and end automatically at chosen times, and set recurring weekday closings for days your shop is regularly closed.
Calendar view of closures
Review scheduled vacations and recurring weekday closings in a calendar inside the settings area, so you can see your planned downtime at a glance.
Checkout blocking
Prevent customers from placing orders during vacation mode. Blocking works with both the Classic Checkout and the Checkout Block through the Store API.
Optional cart building
Let shoppers keep adding products to their carts while checkout remains unavailable, so they can prepare an order for when your store reopens.
Product visibility and exclusions
Choose to hide products from the catalog or keep them visible but unpurchasable, and exclude selected items so they can still be bought during downtime.
Bulk record management
Activate, deactivate, trash, restore or permanently delete schedule, weekday and notice records in bulk, with a trash view for recovering removed entries.
Store Vacation for WooCommerce older versions
- 1.5.0Apr 288 new, 5 improvements, 3 fixes
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Store Vacation for WooCommerce
Will my store disappear from view while it is on vacation?
No. The store stays visible to visitors while checkout is disabled. You can choose to keep products visible but unpurchasable or hide them from the catalog, and a custom notice tells people about your status and expected reopening date.
Can I still sell some products during a closure?
Yes. You can exclude selected products so they remain available for purchase while the rest of the store is on vacation. This is useful for digital items or stock you can still ship during a break.
Does it work with the WooCommerce Checkout Block?
Yes. Checkout blocking covers both the Classic Checkout and the Checkout Block through the Store API, including when the cart building option is turned on and customers are allowed to add items to their carts.
Can I set closures to happen automatically?
You can schedule vacation periods that turn on and off at set times, and you can create recurring weekday closings. A calendar view in the settings shows all scheduled vacations and weekday closings together.
Is Store Vacation for WooCommerce free?
The code of Store Vacation for WooCommerce is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Store Vacation for WooCommerce is this?
Version 1.6.0, released Jun 16, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Store Vacation for WooCommerce?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Store Vacation for WooCommerce automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Store Vacation for WooCommerce need?
Store Vacation for WooCommerce needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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