How do I put holidays on my Google Calendar?
Adding holidays to your Google Calendar can help you stay organized and aware of important dates throughout the year. Whether you’re planning your personal life or managing a team, having holidays marked on your calendar can be incredibly useful. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of adding holidays to your Google Calendar on both desktop and mobile devices.
Adding Holidays to Google Calendar on Desktop
1. Open your Google Calendar on your computer by visiting calendar.google.com.
2. In the left-hand menu, click on “Holidays” to view a list of available holiday calendars.
3. Scroll through the list and select the holiday calendars you want to add. You can choose from various countries and regions.
4. Click on the “Add” button next to the holiday calendar you’ve selected. The calendar will now appear in the left-hand menu under “Other calendars.”
5. To view the holidays on your calendar, click on the calendar you’ve added in the left-hand menu. The holidays will be marked with events for each date.
Adding Holidays to Google Calendar on Mobile
1. Open the Google Calendar app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Tap on the three horizontal lines in the upper left corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Settings” from the menu.
4. Scroll down and tap on “Holidays.”
5. You’ll see a list of available holiday calendars. Tap on the ones you want to add.
6. Once you’ve selected the calendars, tap “Done” in the upper right corner.
7. The holidays will now appear on your calendar as events.
Customizing Holiday Calendars
Google Calendar offers a variety of holiday calendars to choose from. You can customize your holiday calendar by selecting specific holidays to display or hiding certain holidays. Here’s how to customize your holiday calendar:
1. On the desktop version, click on the three dots next to the holiday calendar you want to customize and select “Customize.”
2. On the mobile version, tap on the holiday calendar and then tap on the three dots to access the customization options.
3. You can now choose to show or hide specific holidays, adjust the color of the calendar, or even rename the calendar.
Using Google Calendar’s Holiday Reminders
Google Calendar allows you to set reminders for holidays, so you won’t miss any important dates. To set a reminder:
1. On the desktop version, click on the holiday event and select “Edit event details.”
2. In the “Reminders” section, click on “Add reminder” and choose the time and method you prefer (e.g., email, pop-up, or SMS).
3. On the mobile version, tap on the holiday event and then tap on the three dots to access the “Edit” option. From there, you can set reminders as well.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to easily add and customize holidays on your Google Calendar, ensuring you never miss an important date.
