{"id":7083,"date":"2025-07-21T14:18:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T02:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/?p=7083"},"modified":"2025-07-21T14:18:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T02:18:34","slug":"how-to-add-public-holidays-to-your-iphone-calendar-in-just-a-few-taps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/how-to-add-public-holidays-to-your-iphone-calendar-in-just-a-few-taps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Public Holidays to Your iPhone Calendar in Just a Few Taps"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How<\/p>\n

Hey there! It\u2019s your Holiday Little Assistant, back with another helpful guide. Today, we\u2019re tackling a question I get all the time: \u201cHow do I put holidays on my iPhone calendar?\u201d<\/b> Whether you\u2019re planning vacations or just don\u2019t want to miss a day off, adding holidays to your calendar is a game-changer. Let\u2019s dive in\u2014it\u2019s easier than you think!<\/p>\n

Method 1: Subscribe to a Holiday Calendar (The Easy Way)<\/h3>\n

This is the fastest method\u2014no manual entry required! Apple supports calendar subscriptions that auto-update with holidays. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n

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  1. Open your Settings app<\/b> and tap \u201cCalendar.\u201d<\/li>\n
  2. Select \u201cAccounts\u201d > \u201cAdd Account\u201d > \u201cOther.\u201d<\/b><\/li>\n
  3. Tap \u201cAdd Subscribed Calendar\u201d<\/b> and enter one of these URLs (copy-paste these!):\n
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    • U.S. Holidays: webcal:\/\/p10-calendars.icloud.com\/holidays\/US_en.ics<\/i><\/li>\n
    • Global Holidays: webcal:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/ical\/en.usa%23holiday%40group.v.calendar.google.com\/public\/basic.ics<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Hit \u201cNext\u201d<\/b> and customize the name (e.g., \u201cPublic Holidays\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Boom! Holidays will now appear in your Calendar app with cute emojis (\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 for Independence Day, \ud83c\udf84 for Christmas, etc.).<\/p>\n

      Method 2: Manual Entry (For Custom Holidays)<\/h3>\n

      Need to add local or religious holidays? Follow these steps:<\/p>\n

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      1. Open the Calendar app<\/b> and tap the \u201c+\u201d (New Event) button.<\/li>\n
      2. Name the holiday (e.g., \u201cDiwali\u201d or \u201cTown Fair\u201d).<\/li>\n
      3. Set the date and toggle \u201cAll-Day\u201d<\/b> for the event.<\/li>\n
      4. Under \u201cCalendar,\u201d choose a color-coded category (like \u201cPersonal\u201d).<\/li>\n
      5. Tap \u201cAdd\u201d<\/b>\u2014it\u2019ll now sync across your Apple devices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Common Questions About iPhone Holiday Calendars<\/h2>\n

        1. Will holidays update automatically?<\/h3>\n

        Yes!<\/b> Subscribed calendars refresh yearly. Manual entries stay until you delete them.<\/p>\n

        2. Can I share holiday calendars with family?<\/h3>\n

        Absolutely! Go to Calendar app > Calendars (bottom center) > tap the \u201ci\u201d next to your holiday calendar > \u201cAdd Person.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

        3. Why don\u2019t I see holidays after subscribing?<\/h3>\n

        Check if the calendar is enabled: Tap Calendars<\/b> at the bottom of the app and ensure your holiday calendar has a checkmark.<\/p>\n

        4. Are lunar holidays (like Chinese New Year) included?<\/h3>\n

        Some subscriptions include them, but you might need to add them manually for accuracy.<\/p>\n

        Pro tip:<\/b> Want holidays in a different time zone? Adjust your iPhone\u2019s region under Settings > General > Language & Region.<\/b><\/p>\n

        And that\u2019s it! Now you\u2019ll never accidentally schedule a meeting on Thanksgiving again. \ud83e\udd83 If you hit a snag, just shout\u2014I\u2019m here to help! Happy planning, friends!<\/p>\n

        FAQpro: Thanks for reading! Got more holiday tech tips? Drop us a comment or DM. Your Holiday Little Assistant is always on duty. \ud83d\ude0a<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Hey there! It\u2019s your Holiday Little Assistant, back with another helpful guide. Today, we\u2019re tackling a question I get all the time: \u201cHow do I put holidays on my iPhone calendar?\u201d Whether you\u2019re planning vacations or just don\u2019t want to miss a day off, adding holidays to your calendar is a game-changer. Let\u2019s dive in\u2014it\u2019s…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7082,"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,"_kad_post_classname":"","slim_seo":{"title":"How to Add Public Holidays to Your iPhone Calendar in Just a Few Taps - Public Holiday Calendar","description":"Hey there! It\u2019s your Holiday Little Assistant, back with another helpful guide. Today, we\u2019re tackling a question I get all the time: \u201cHow do I put holidays on m"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[278],"tags":[1686,5858,6122,6769,601],"class_list":["post-7083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-add-holidays-to-iphone","tag-automatic-holiday-updates","tag-ios-public-holidays","tag-iphone-holidays-calendar","tag-subscribe-to-holiday-calendar"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7083"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7083\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7084,"href":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7083\/revisions\/7084"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}