{"id":10209,"date":"2025-08-01T07:45:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/?p=10209"},"modified":"2025-08-01T07:45:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:45:23","slug":"how-to-remove-holidays-from-google-calendar-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/how-to-remove-holidays-from-google-calendar-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Holidays from Google Calendar: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-photo-238467-1.jpeg\" alt=\"How to Remove Holidays from Google Calendar: A Step-by-Step Guide\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hey there, friends! It&#8217;s your Holiday Little Assistant here, ready to help you tackle a pesky little problem\u2014how to get rid of those holidays cluttering up your Google Calendar. Whether you&#8217;re trying to streamline your schedule or just don\u2019t need the extra reminders, I\u2019ve got you covered. Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n<h2>Why Would You Want to Remove Holidays from Google Calendar?<\/h2>\n<p>First things first\u2014why would someone want to remove holidays? Well, it\u2019s pretty simple. Some folks find holiday notifications distracting, especially if they don\u2019t celebrate certain events or just prefer a cleaner calendar view. Others might be using their calendar for work and don\u2019t need personal holidays popping up. Whatever your reason, it\u2019s totally valid, and thankfully, Google makes it easy to customize.<\/p>\n<h2>Step-by-Step Guide to Removing Holidays<\/h2>\n<p>Alright, let\u2019s get to the good stuff\u2014how to actually remove those holidays. Follow these steps, and you\u2019ll have a holiday-free calendar in no time:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Open Google Calendar:<\/strong> Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\" target=\"_blank\">calendar.google.com<\/a> or open the app on your phone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find the &#8220;Holidays&#8221; Calendar:<\/strong> On the left sidebar, look for &#8220;Other calendars.&#8221; You should see &#8220;Holidays&#8221; listed there (it might be under a sub-menu depending on your setup).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Click the Three Dots:<\/strong> Hover over &#8220;Holidays&#8221; and click the three vertical dots (or the settings gear on mobile).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select &#8220;Unsubscribe&#8221;:<\/strong> This will instantly remove the holiday calendar from your view. Poof\u2014gone!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>That\u2019s it! If you ever change your mind, you can easily re-add holidays by clicking the &#8220;+&#8221; next to &#8220;Other calendars&#8221; and selecting &#8220;Browse calendars of interest.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>What If Holidays Are Still Showing Up?<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, even after unsubscribing, holidays might stick around. Here\u2019s what to do if that happens:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check Multiple Calendars:<\/strong> If you\u2019ve added holiday calendars for multiple countries, make sure you\u2019ve unsubscribed from all of them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refresh the Page:<\/strong> A quick refresh (or closing and reopening the app) can sometimes fix lingering displays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear Cache:<\/strong> If you\u2019re on a browser, try clearing your cache or using incognito mode to see if that helps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bonus: Customizing Which Holidays You See<\/h2>\n<p>Not ready to part with all holidays? No problem! Google lets you pick and choose which ones to display. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go back to &#8220;Browse calendars of interest&#8221; under &#8220;Other calendars.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;Holidays&#8221; and choose specific countries or religious holidays you want to keep.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;Subscribe,&#8221; and voil\u00e0\u2014only the holidays you care about will show up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>And there you have it! Whether you\u2019re going for a minimalist calendar or just want to declutter, removing holidays from Google Calendar is a breeze. If you run into any hiccups, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out\u2014I\u2019m always here to help.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading, and happy scheduling! Remember, your calendar should work for you, not the other way around. Until next time, this is your Holiday Little Assistant signing off. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey there, friends! 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