Steps to Add Holidays to Google Calendar

Adding holidays to your Google Calendar can help you plan ahead. You have the option to add public, regional, and even religious holidays. In this guide, we’ll show you how to manage your Google Calendar better.

Importance of Having Holidays on Your Calendar

Why is it crucial to have holidays marked on your calendar? Here are a few reasons why:

• It helps you avoid scheduling important meetings or deadlines on days when you or others might be unavailable.
• It allows you to plan your tasks better and complete your work before taking time off.
• It raises awareness and respect for colleagues' and clients' traditions.
  

Overview of Different Types of Holidays You Can Add

Google Calendar offers flexibility in the types of holidays you can add. Here's a quick overview:

• Public holidays are specific to a country, like Independence Day in the USA.
• Regional holidays are specific to certain regions within a country, such as state holidays in the USA.
• Religious holidays include global religious holidays like Christmas or Diwali.
• Personal events include birthdays, anniversaries, or any other personal dates you wish to remember

Step-by-Step Instructions to Add Holidays to Google Calendar

1. Add or Remove Country and Region Holidays

• Open Google Calendar: Go to Google Calendar on your computer. Click the gear icon and select "Settings".
• Browse Calendars of Interest: Click "Add calendar" and then "Browse calendars of interest".
• Find Regional Holidays: Under "Regional holidays", click "Browse all".

• Check or Uncheck Boxes: Select the country or region holidays to add or remove by checking or unchecking the boxes.
  

2. Add or Remove Religious Holidays

• Access Settings: Open Google Calendar and navigate to "Settings". Click "Add calendar" and select "Browse calendars of interest".
• Select Religious Holidays: Under "Global religious holidays", check or uncheck the boxes next to specific religious holidays.
• Preview: Use the "Preview" option (eye) to see how the holidays will appear on your calendar.

3. Hide All Holidays from Your Calendar

• Open Google Calendar: On your computer, open Google Calendar. Locate "Other calendars" on the left.
• Uncheck Holidays: Uncheck the box next to "Holidays" to hide all holidays.
  

4. Subscribe to Holiday Calendars Published on the Web

• Add Other Calendars: Open Google Calendar and click "Add other calendars".

• From URL: Select "From URL" and enter the URL of the published calendar.
• Add Calendar: Click "Add calendar" to subscribe. The calendar will appear under "Other calendars".

5. Change the Color of Holiday Events

• Open Google Calendar: Find the holiday calendar on the left. Click "Options" next to the calendar name.
• Select Color: Choose a new color for the holiday events. This color change will apply to all holiday events on that calendar.

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FAQs

How do I add holidays to Google Calendar?

Yes! Follow these steps to include holidays:

1. Open Google Calendar: On your computer, go to Google Calendar. Click the gear icon in the top right and select "Settings."
2. Browse Calendars of Interest: In the settings menu, find and click "Add calendar" on the left, then select "Browse calendars of interest." Under the "Holidays" section, check the box next to the country whose holidays you want to add.
   

Tip: These steps make national holidays automatically appear on your calendar.

Why does my Google Calendar not have holidays?

If holidays aren't showing up, a few troubleshooting steps can help:

• Ensure you've subscribed to the holiday calendar for your region.
• Go to "Settings" > "Add calendar" > "Browse calendars of interest" and make sure the appropriate boxes are checked.
• If you're using Google Calendar on multiple devices, ensure the calendar is synced.
• On mobile, go to "Settings" > "Accounts" > "Google" and ensure "Sync Calendar" is enabled.
• Sometimes, the holiday calendar may be hidden.
• On the left panel of Google Calendar, make sure the "Holidays" calendar is checked.

Tip: Refreshing your calendar can also help you see the latest updates.

How to get holidays to appear on your calendar?

Displaying holidays on different devices involves a few steps:

On Desktop:

1. Open Google Calendar: Visit Google Calendar. Click on the gear icon, go to "Settings," then "Browse calendars of interest."
2. Select Holidays: Choose the holiday calendar you want to display.
   

On Mobile (Android/iOS):

1. Open App: Launch the Google Calendar app. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and go to "Settings."
2. Holidays: Tap "Holidays" and select your country or region.

Tip: Update your mobile app to the latest version for optimal performance.

How do I add annual leave to Google Calendar?

Adding annual leave or personal events is straightforward:

1. Create Event: Open Google Calendar and click the "+" button. Enter the title (e.g., "Annual Leave"), start and end dates, and times.
2. All-Day Option: Select "All day" if it's a full-day event. Set reminders to notify you beforehand.
3. Save: Click "Save" to add the event to your calendar.

Tip: For recurring leave, click "Does not repeat" and set the desired recurrence pattern.