diff --git a/pkg/booking/admin.go b/pkg/booking/admin.go
index ce490c9..59acc3f 100644
--- a/pkg/booking/admin.go
+++ b/pkg/booking/admin.go
@@ -349,6 +349,9 @@ func updateBooking(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request, user *auth.User, comp
 		if err != nil {
 			return err
 		}
+		if bookingStatus == "created" {
+			bookingStatus = "confirmed"
+		}
 		return tx.EditBooking(
 			ctx,
 			f.ID,