The Ultimate Guide: How to Easily Add Holidays to Your iCloud Calendar

Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your go-to Holiday Little Assistant here. I’ve noticed a bunch of you asking how to spice up your iCloud calendar with all those awesome public holidays. Well, you’re in luck! Today, I’m breaking down the super simple steps to get those festive dates loaded up so you’ll never miss another day off.

First things first – why bother adding holidays to your iCloud calendar? Well, imagine never accidentally scheduling meetings on Thanksgiving again! Plus, it’s a great way to stay on top of long weekends for vacation planning. The best part? Once it’s set up on iCloud, all your Apple devices will automatically sync those holiday dates. Pretty sweet deal, right?

Step-by-Step: Adding Holidays to Your iCloud Calendar

Here’s the meat and potatoes of what you came for. Grab your iPhone or Mac, and let’s do this:

1. On iPhone/iPad: Open Settings → Calendar → Accounts → Add Account → Other. Look for “Add Subscribed Calendar” and paste this URL: ical://www.officeholidays.com/ics/usa. Boom! All US holidays will now appear in your calendar app.

2. On Mac: Open Calendar app → File → New Calendar Subscription. Paste the same URL above and customize your notifications. Pro tip: Choose “iCloud” as the location to sync across devices!

3. Want more customization? You can manually add single holidays by opening Calendar app, clicking the “+” sign on the date, and entering details like “Labor Day – No work!”. Set it to repeat yearly and you’re golden.

Common Questions About iCloud Holiday Calendars

I know you’ve got questions – here are the answers to what folks ask most:

Q: Why don’t my holidays show up on my Apple Watch?
A: Make sure your watch is synced with iCloud! Open Watch app → Calendar → Mirror iPhone.

Q: Can I add international holidays?
A: Absolutely! Just search for “[country name] holiday calendar ics” and subscribe using those URLs.

Q: How do I change the color of holiday events?
A: On iPhone, tap Calendars at the bottom → tap the “i” next to Holidays → pick your favorite color.

Q: The holidays disappeared after iOS update!
A: No sweat – just resubscribe to the calendar. Sometimes updates reset preferences.

Q: Can I share my holiday calendar with family?
A: You bet! In Calendar app, tap Calendars → tap “i” → Share Calendar and add their emails.

And there you have it, folks! Adding holidays to your iCloud calendar is seriously one of those “set it and forget it” life hacks that pays off all year round. No more scrambling to remember when Memorial Day falls or realizing too late that the office is closed for Juneteenth. Whether you’re using these dates to plan vacations or just want to avoid scheduling blunders, your future self will thank you.

Faqpro Thanks for hanging out with me today! Hope this guide makes your holiday tracking a breeze. Remember, I’m always here if you need more help with your public holiday planning. Now go enjoy those well-deserved days off – you’ll never miss one again!