How to Add Holidays to Apple Calendar
Adding holidays to your Apple Calendar can help you stay organized and informed about important dates. Whether you’re planning to celebrate or simply want to be aware of public holidays, this guide will walk you through the process of adding holidays to your Apple Calendar on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.
Step 1: Open the Calendar App
First, make sure that the Calendar app is installed on your device. On your Mac, you can find it in the Applications folder. On your iPhone or iPad, you can access it from the home screen. Once the app is open, you’ll see a list of calendars on the left-hand side.
Step 2: Select the Calendar You Want to Add Holidays To
Click on the calendar you want to add holidays to. If you want to add holidays to all calendars, you can select the “All Calendars” option at the top of the list.
Step 3: Go to the Calendar Store
In the Calendar app, click on the “Calendar Store” button located at the bottom left corner of the window. This will open a new window showing a list of available calendars.
Step 4: Search for Holidays
In the Calendar Store window, you can search for holidays by typing “holidays” in the search bar. This will display a list of holiday calendars that you can subscribe to.
Step 5: Subscribe to a Holiday Calendar
Click on the holiday calendar you want to add to your Apple Calendar. Then, click on the “Subscribe” button. This will add the holiday calendar to your list of calendars on the left-hand side.
Step 6: Customize the Holiday Calendar
Once you’ve subscribed to a holiday calendar, you can customize it to your liking. Click on the calendar to expand it, and then click on the “i” icon to view the calendar’s details. Here, you can change the calendar’s name, color, and other settings.
Step 7: Add a Specific Holiday
If you want to add a specific holiday that isn’t included in the holiday calendars available in the Calendar Store, you can create a new event. Simply click on the “New Event” button, fill in the details of the holiday, and set the date and time. Make sure to check the “All Day Event” box if the holiday is observed for the entire day.
Step 8: Sync Your Calendar
After adding holidays to your Apple Calendar, make sure to sync your device to ensure that the changes are reflected across all your devices. On your Mac, go to the Calendar app’s preferences and select the “iCloud” tab. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Calendar > Accounts, and make sure that the “iCloud” account is enabled.
By following these steps, you can easily add holidays to your Apple Calendar and stay on top of important dates. Happy planning!
