How to Add Holidays to iCloud Calendar
Adding holidays to your iCloud Calendar can help you stay organized and informed about upcoming events. Whether you’re planning a family gathering or need to schedule work around public holidays, this guide will walk you through the steps to add holidays to your iCloud Calendar on any device.
Step 1: Open the iCloud Calendar App
First, ensure that you have the iCloud Calendar app installed on your device. If not, download it from the App Store or Google Play Store. Once installed, open the app to access your calendar.
Step 2: Access Calendar Settings
In the iCloud Calendar app, tap the gear icon located in the upper-left corner to access the settings menu. This will allow you to make changes to your calendar preferences.
Step 3: Select Calendar
In the settings menu, tap on “Calendar” to view the list of calendars you have added to your iCloud account. This list may include personal calendars, shared calendars, and other options.
Step 4: Turn on “Holidays”
Scroll through the list of calendars until you find the “Holidays” option. Tap on it, and you will see a toggle switch. Make sure the switch is turned on to enable holidays in your calendar.
Step 5: Customize Holiday Settings
After turning on the “Holidays” option, you can customize which holidays you want to display in your calendar. Tap on “Holidays” again to expand the options. Here, you can select or deselect specific holidays based on your preferences.
Step 6: Save Changes
Once you have made your selections, tap the back button to save the changes. The holidays you have chosen will now be visible in your iCloud Calendar.
Step 7: Add Custom Holidays
If you want to add holidays that are not included in the default options, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Open the iCloud Calendar app.
2. Tap the “Edit” button in the upper-left corner.
3. Tap the “+” icon to add a new calendar.
4. Choose “Other” as the calendar type.
5. Select “Holidays” as the calendar source.
6. Enter the name of the holiday you want to add.
7. Set the date and time for the holiday.
8. Tap “Save” to add the custom holiday to your calendar.
Conclusion
Adding holidays to your iCloud Calendar is a simple process that can help you stay organized and informed. By following these steps, you can easily customize your calendar to include the holidays that are most important to you. Happy planning!
