How to Set Holidays in Google Calendar
Setting holidays in Google Calendar is a straightforward process that can help you stay organized and informed about important dates. Whether you’re planning for personal or professional purposes, adding holidays to your calendar ensures that you never miss a significant event. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to set holidays in Google Calendar on both desktop and mobile devices.
Setting Holidays on Desktop
1. Open Google Calendar on your computer and log in to your Google account.
2. In the left-hand sidebar, click on the “More” button and select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
3. In the “General” tab, scroll down to the “Holidays” section.
4. Click on the “Add” button next to “Holidays.” A new window will appear.
5. In the “Add a holiday” window, select the country whose holidays you want to add. Google Calendar offers a wide range of countries to choose from.
6. Once you’ve selected the country, click on “Add” to add the holidays to your calendar.
7. You can customize the holidays by clicking on the three dots next to each holiday and selecting “Edit.” From there, you can change the name, date, and color of the holiday.
8. Repeat the process for any additional countries whose holidays you want to add.
Setting Holidays on Mobile
1. Open the Google Calendar app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines in the upper-left corner to open the menu.
3. Scroll down and tap “Settings.”
4. Under “Calendar,” tap “Holidays.” You will see a list of available countries.
5. Tap the plus icon next to the country whose holidays you want to add.
6. The holidays for that country will be added to your calendar.
7. To customize a holiday, tap and hold the holiday, then select “Edit.” From there, you can change the name, date, and color of the holiday.
By following these simple steps, you can easily set holidays in Google Calendar and keep track of important dates. Happy planning!
