{"id":9348,"date":"2025-07-30T10:06:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T22:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/?p=9348"},"modified":"2025-07-30T10:06:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T22:06:14","slug":"how-to-remove-holidays-from-google-calendar-a-simple-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/how-to-remove-holidays-from-google-calendar-a-simple-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Holidays from Google Calendar: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hey there, friends! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant here. I know how handy Google Calendar can be for keeping track of important dates, but let’s be real\u2014sometimes those automatic holiday listings can get a little overwhelming. Whether you’re trying to declutter your schedule or just don’t need to see every public holiday popping up, I’ve got your back. Today, we’re diving into the simple steps to remove holidays from your Google Calendar. Let’s get started! <\/p>\n

Why Would You Want to Remove Holidays from Google Calendar? <\/h2>\n

First off, it’s totally okay if you don’t want holidays clogging up your calendar. Maybe you’re using it strictly for work and don’t need the distractions, or perhaps you’re planning a project timeline and want a cleaner view. Some folks even find the holiday alerts annoying because they don\u2019t celebrate certain events. Whatever your reason, customizing your calendar to fit your needs is what makes Google Calendar so awesome. <\/p>\n

Step-by-Step Guide to Removing Holidays <\/h2>\n

Removing holidays from Google Calendar is super easy, whether you’re on your computer or using the mobile app. Here’s how to do it: <\/p>\n

On Desktop (Web Browser) <\/h3>\n

1. Open Google Calendar in your favorite browser and log in.
\n2. Look on the left-hand side where you see “My Calendars” and “Other Calendars.”
\n3. Find the calendar labeled “Holidays in [Your Country].” (If you don\u2019t see it, you might not have it added\u2014lucky you!)
\n4. Hover over the holiday calendar name and click the three-dot menu that appears.
\n5. Select “Unsubscribe” or “Remove.” Voil\u00e0! Those holidays are gone. <\/p>\n

On Mobile (Android\/iOS) <\/h3>\n

1. Open the Google Calendar app.
\n2. Tap the three-line menu icon in the top-left corner.
\n3. Scroll down to find the “Holidays” calendar under “Other calendars.”
\n4. Tap the holiday calendar name, then hit “Unsubscribe” at the bottom. Done! <\/p>\n

What If I Still See Holidays After Unsubscribing? <\/h2>\n

If holidays are still haunting your calendar, double-check that you\u2019ve unsubscribed from the correct calendar. Sometimes, workplaces or schools add their own holiday calendars, so you might need to remove those separately. Also, make sure you\u2019re not accidentally looking at a shared calendar\u2014those settings can be trickier to adjust. <\/p>\n

Can I Hide Holidays Without Removing Them? <\/h2>\n

Yup! If you don\u2019t want to completely remove holidays but just want them out of sight temporarily, you can simply toggle them off. Just uncheck the box next to the holiday calendar name in the sidebar (on desktop) or toggle it off in the app. This way, you can bring them back anytime without resubscribing. <\/p>\n

Bonus Tip: Add Only the Holidays You Care About <\/h2>\n

Did you know you can customize which holidays appear? Instead of removing all holidays, you can subscribe to specific holiday calendars (like just US federal holidays or religious events). Head to Google Calendar\u2019s settings > “Add calendar” > “Browse calendars of interest” to pick and choose. <\/p>\n

Alright, that wraps it up! Removing or hiding holidays from Google Calendar is a breeze once you know where to look. Whether you\u2019re streamlining for productivity or just personal preference, now you\u2019ve got the know-how to make your calendar work for you. <\/p>\n

FAQpro: Thanks for reading, folks! I hope this guide helped you clear out those pesky holidays from your Google Calendar. If you\u2019ve got more questions or need further help, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. Happy scheduling! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hey there, friends! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant here. I know how handy Google Calendar can be for keeping track of important dates, but let’s be real\u2014sometimes those automatic holiday listings can get a little overwhelming. Whether you’re trying to declutter your schedule or just don’t need to see every public holiday popping up, I’ve…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9347,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"slim_seo":{"title":"How to Remove Holidays from Google Calendar: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide - Public Holiday Calendar","description":"Hey there, friends! It's your Holiday Little Assistant here. I know how handy Google Calendar can be for keeping track of important dates, but let's be real\u2014som"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[278],"tags":[6956,9344,5074,9345,1804],"class_list":["post-9348","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-delete-google-calendar-holidays","tag-disable-holiday-calendar-google","tag-hide-holidays-in-google-calendar","tag-how-to-turn-off-holidays-in-google-calendar","tag-remove-holidays-from-google-calendar"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9348","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9348"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9348\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9349,"href":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9348\/revisions\/9349"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9348"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}