Airbnb hosts and guests reported – sometimes when they can select dates in the calendar, they are not able to book the dates. They see "Those dates are not available" error message.
![Those dates are not available](https://airbnbase.com/content/images/2021/07/Those-dates-are-not-available.png)
Usually this happens after guest cancellation, unsuccessful booking attempt or declined request.
How HOSTS can resolve "Those dates are not available" of Airbnb calendar
- The host has to open the calendar from Airbnb website on a computer (not the app).
- Block the dates manually
- Save the changes
- Unblock the dates > Save
- Now the dates will become bookable in the calendar.
Note: If the host uses a channel manager, the calendar issue might occur because of failed synchronization.
How GUESTS can resolve "Those dates are not available" of Airbnb calendar
- Select any other open dates in the calendar.
- Click Reserve.
- On the next screen change the dates to the dates you need (that showed as "not available" in the calendar).
- Now you will be able to proceed for booking.