How to Easily Add US Holidays to Your SharePoint Calendar in 2024

Hey there! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant coming at you with another practical guide. I’ve noticed quite a few folks scratching their heads about how to add US holidays to their SharePoint calendars. Don’t worry – I’ve got your back! Whether you’re setting up a team calendar or just want to keep track of those precious days off, I’ll walk you through the whole process step by step.

The Simple Way to Add US Holidays to SharePoint

First things first – let’s talk about the easiest method. SharePoint actually has a built-in feature for this (though it’s kinda hidden). Here’s what you do:

1. Open your SharePoint site and head to your calendar
2. Click on “Calendar” in the top ribbon, then select “Calendar Settings”
3. Look for the “Holidays” option – this might be under “Regional Settings” depending on your version
4. Choose “United States” from the country dropdown
5. Boom! All federal holidays will automatically populate your calendar

Now, I know what you’re thinking – “But Assistant, what if I need to add state-specific holidays too?” Great question! That’s where things get a bit more hands-on.

Adding Custom Holidays to Your SharePoint Calendar

For those special local holidays or company-specific days off, you’ll need to manually add them. Here’s my pro tip:

• Create a separate “US Holidays” calendar first (trust me, it keeps things organized)
• Use the “New Event” button to add each holiday individually
• Set them as “All Day” events and make them recurring yearly
• Consider color-coding them so they stand out from regular events

Bonus tip: If you’re adding multiple holidays, you might want to use the quick entry view or even import them from an Excel spreadsheet to save time.

Why Can’t I See the Holiday Option in My SharePoint?

Ah, the million-dollar question! Many users hit this snag. Usually it’s because:

– You’re using an older version of SharePoint (2010 or 2013 might be different)
– Your admin has disabled this feature for your site
– You don’t have the right permissions to modify calendar settings

If you’re stuck here, try reaching out to your SharePoint administrator. They might need to enable the holiday feature at the site collection level.

Alternative Solutions for Adding Holidays

If the built-in method isn’t working for you, don’t panic! Here are some workarounds I’ve found super helpful:

1. Use Outlook first: Add holidays to your Outlook calendar, then sync it with SharePoint
2. Import a holiday list: Find a pre-made US holiday ICS file online and import it
3. Power Automate it: Create a flow that automatically adds holidays each year (perfect for tech-savvy users)
4. Apps von Drittanbietern: There are some great add-ons specifically for holiday calendars

Remember, not all these methods work for every SharePoint version, so you might need to experiment a bit.

Profi-Tipps zur Verwaltung Ihres Feiertagskalenders

After helping hundreds of users with this, here are my golden rules for holiday calendar success:

• Überprüfen Sie die Daten noch einmal: Some holidays like Thanksgiving change dates yearly
• Add descriptions: Note which holidays are observed vs. actual dates
• Share wisely: Decide if everyone needs edit permissions (probably not)
• Jährliche Überprüfung: New holidays get added occasionally (looking at you, Juneteenth)

Faqpro Thanks for sticking with me through this guide! Now you’re all set to have those US holidays brightening up your SharePoint calendar. If you run into any snags or have special cases I didn’t cover, just holler at your friendly Holiday Little Assistant. Happy calendaring, and enjoy those well-deserved days off!