How to Remove Public Holidays from Google Calendar: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your friendly Holiday Little Assistant here. Lately, I’ve noticed some folks asking how to clean up their Google Calendar by removing those auto-added public holidays. Maybe you’re streamlining your schedule or just don’t need the clutter—no judgment! Today, I’ll walk you through the whole process, step by step.

Why Would You Want to Remove Public Holidays from Google Calendar?

Great question! While public holidays are super useful for planning vacations or knowing when banks are closed, they might not be relevant for everyone. Some reasons you might want to hit the delete button:
– Work schedules: If you’re in healthcare, retail, or another 24/7 industry, holidays might not affect your workflow.
– Minimalist preferences: Too many calendar entries can feel overwhelming.
– International confusion: Google sometimes adds holidays for countries you don’t even live in!
Whatever your reason, I’ve got your back. Let’s dive into the how-to.

How to Delete Public Holidays from Google Calendar (Desktop)

If you’re on a computer, follow these easy steps:
1. Open Google Calendar in your browser.
2. Look for “Other calendars” on the left sidebar—you’ll see “Holidays in [Country]” listed there.
3. Hover over the holiday calendar and click the three-dot menu that appears.
4. Select “Unsubscribe” or “Remove calendar”. Poof! Holidays gone.

Removing Holidays on the Google Calendar Mobile App

For those on-the-go folks using the app:
1. Tap the three-line menu (☰) in the top-left corner.
2. Scroll down to “Holidays” under “Other calendars.”
3. Tap the holiday calendar, then hit “Unsubscribe” or the trash can icon.
Pro tip: If you still see holidays afterward, try force-closing and reopening the app.

What If I Only Want to Hide (Not Delete) Holidays?

Not ready to fully commit to removal? You can temporarily hide them:
– On desktop: Click the eye icon next to the holiday calendar in the sidebar.
– On mobile: Toggle the holiday calendar off in your settings.
This way, you can bring them back anytime without resubscribing.

Troubleshooting: Holidays Won’t Disappear?

If holidays are stubbornly sticking around:
– Check if multiple holiday calendars are enabled (e.g., U.S. and Canada).
– Ensure you’re logged into the correct Google account.
– Try clearing your browser cache or reinstalling the mobile app.

And there you have it! Whether you’re decluttering or just customizing, now you know exactly how to delete (or hide) public holidays from Google Calendar. Remember, you can always resubscribe later if you miss those little red dates.

FAQpro tip: Custom calendars (like sports schedules or birthdays) follow the same steps—just look for them under “Other calendars.”

Thanks for reading, pals! Hope this guide helped you take control of your calendar. Got more holiday-related tech questions? Drop ’em in our contact form—your Holiday Little Assistant is always happy to help!