How to Delete Holidays in Google Calendar: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hey there, holiday fans! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant, back with another helpful guide. Today, we’re tackling a question that pops up a lot: how to delete holidays in Google Calendar. Whether you’re decluttering your schedule or just don’t need those auto-added holidays, I’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in!

Why Would You Want to Remove Holidays from Google Calendar?

First off, let’s talk about why someone might want to delete holidays. Google Calendar automatically adds public holidays based on your location, which is great for planning. But sometimes, these holidays can feel like clutter—especially if you don’t celebrate them, work through them, or just prefer a cleaner calendar. Luckily, removing them is super simple.

Step-by-Step: How to Delete Holidays in Google Calendar

Here’s the easy-peasy way to remove holidays from your Google Calendar:

1. Open Google Calendar: Head over to calendar.google.com on your desktop or open the app on your phone.
2. Find the “Holidays” Calendar: On the left sidebar, look for “Other calendars.” You should see “Holidays in [Your Country]” listed there.
3. Click the Three Dots: Hover over the holiday calendar name and click the three vertical dots (or tap the calendar name in the mobile app).
4. Select “Unsubscribe” or “Hide”: Boom! That’s it. The holidays will disappear from your calendar instantly.

What If You Only Want to Hide Holidays Temporarily?

Not ready to fully delete holidays? No problem! Instead of unsubscribing, you can just toggle the calendar off by clicking the checkbox next to its name. This hides the holidays without permanently removing them—perfect if you need them later.

Troubleshooting: Holidays Won’t Delete?

Ran into a snag? Try these fixes:

• Refresh the page or restart the app.
• Make sure you’re logged into the correct Google account.
• Check if your admin manages the calendar (for work/school accounts).

Bonus Tip: Add Custom Holidays Instead

If you only want specific holidays (like your family’s unique traditions), you can manually add them as events. Just click the “+” or “Create” button and fill in the details—way more personalized!

Alright, friends! That’s the scoop on deleting holidays in Google Calendar. Whether you’re streamlining your schedule or just prefer a holiday-free view, now you know exactly how to do it.

FAQpro Tip: Remember, you can always resubscribe to holidays later if you change your mind—just search for “Holidays” in Google Calendar’s settings and re-add them.

Thanks for reading! If you’ve got more holiday-related questions, hit me up. Your Holiday Little Assistant is always here to help. Happy scheduling!