{"id":7239,"date":"2025-07-22T11:47:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T23:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/?p=7239"},"modified":"2025-07-22T11:47:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T23:47:42","slug":"how-to-remove-specific-holidays-from-google-calendar-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/how-to-remove-specific-holidays-from-google-calendar-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Specific Holidays from Google Calendar: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pexels-photo-713668.jpeg\" alt=\" How to Remove Specific Holidays from Google Calendar: A Step-by-Step Guide \"\/><\/p>\n<p> Hey there, folks! It&#8217;s your Holiday Little Assistant, back with another handy guide. Today, we&#8217;re tackling a question that keeps popping up: <b>how to remove specific holidays from Google Calendar<\/b>. Whether you&#8217;re looking to declutter your schedule or just don&#8217;t need to see certain holidays, I\u2019ve got you covered. Let\u2019s dive in! <\/p>\n<h2> Why Would You Want to Remove Holidays from Google Calendar? <\/h2>\n<p> Great question! Google Calendar automatically adds holidays based on your region, which is awesome for planning. But sometimes, these holidays can feel like unnecessary clutter\u2014especially if you don\u2019t celebrate them or just want a cleaner view. Maybe you\u2019re managing a work calendar and don\u2019t need religious holidays, or perhaps you\u2019ve subscribed to multiple holiday calendars by accident. Whatever the reason, removing them is totally doable. <\/p>\n<h2> How to Remove or Hide Holidays in Google Calendar <\/h2>\n<p> Here\u2019s the step-by-step breakdown to clean up your calendar like a pro: <\/p>\n<p> <b>On Desktop (Web Browser):<\/b> <\/p>\n<p> 1. Open <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\">Google Calendar<\/a> in your browser. <br \/> <br \/>\n2. Look for &#8220;My Calendars&#8221; on the left sidebar. Hover over the &#8220;Holidays&#8221; calendar (it might be named &#8220;Holidays in [Your Country]&#8221;). <br \/> <br \/>\n3. Click the three-dot menu next to it and select <b>&#8220;Hide from list&#8221;<\/b> to temporarily hide it\u2014or <b>&#8220;Unsubscribe&#8221;<\/b> to remove it completely. <br \/> <br \/>\n4. Poof! Those holidays are gone. If you ever want them back, just click the &#8220;+&#8221; next to &#8220;Other calendars&#8221; and re-add the Holidays calendar. <\/p>\n<p> <b>On Mobile (Android\/iPhone):<\/b> <\/p>\n<p> 1. Open the Google Calendar app. <br \/> <br \/>\n2. Tap the three-line menu (\u2630) in the top-left corner. <br \/> <br \/>\n3. Scroll to the &#8220;Holidays&#8221; calendar under &#8220;Other calendars&#8221; and tap it to uncheck the box. This hides it instantly. <br \/> <br \/>\n4. To remove it permanently, you\u2019ll need to use the desktop method above (mobile settings are more limited). <\/p>\n<h2> What If You Only Want to Remove *Specific* Holidays? <\/h2>\n<p> Unfortunately, Google Calendar doesn\u2019t let you cherry-pick individual holidays from its default list\u2014it\u2019s all or nothing. But here\u2019s a workaround: <\/p>\n<p> &#8211; Create a <b>custom calendar<\/b> for your preferred holidays (e.g., add them manually or import a custom ICS file). <br \/> <br \/>\n&#8211; Use third-party tools like <b>CalendarCleanup<\/b> or <b>Filter Your Calendar<\/b> (browser extensions) to hide events by keyword. <\/p>\n<h2> Pro Tip: Managing Multiple Holiday Calendars <\/h2>\n<p> Accidentally subscribed to five different holiday calendars? No worries! Under &#8220;Other calendars,&#8221; click each one\u2019s three-dot menu and <b>unsubscribe<\/b>. For shared\/family calendars, you might need to ask the owner to adjust settings. <\/p>\n<p> <b>Final Thoughts:<\/b> Whether you\u2019re streamlining for productivity or personal preference, removing holidays from Google Calendar takes seconds. Just remember\u2014if you change your mind, re-adding them is just as easy. <\/p>\n<p> Faqpro Thanks for reading, pals! Now you\u2019re a Google Calendar holiday-removing wizard. If you\u2019ve got more questions (or need help with sneaky recurring events), drop us a line. Your Holiday Little Assistant is always here to help! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey there, folks! It&#8217;s your Holiday Little Assistant, back with another handy guide. Today, we&#8217;re tackling a question that keeps popping up: how to remove specific holidays from Google Calendar. Whether you&#8217;re looking to declutter your schedule or just don&#8217;t need to see certain holidays, I\u2019ve got you covered. Let\u2019s dive in! 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