How to Get Holidays to Show Up on Outlook Calendar
In today’s fast-paced world, managing our schedules and keeping track of important dates, such as holidays, can be quite challenging. Outlook Calendar, being one of the most popular calendar applications, offers a convenient way to organize our lives. However, by default, it may not display holidays. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to get holidays to show up on your Outlook Calendar.
Step 1: Check if Holiday View is enabled
The first thing you need to do is ensure that the Holiday view is enabled on your Outlook Calendar. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open Outlook and click on the “View” tab at the top of the window.
2. In the “Navigation Pane” on the left side, click on “Calendar.”
3. Look for the “View” group on the ribbon and click on the small arrow next to “Weeks.”
4. In the dropdown menu, select “Holidays” to enable the holiday view.
Step 2: Add a holiday calendar
If the Holiday view is already enabled, but you still don’t see any holidays, you may need to add a holiday calendar to your Outlook Calendar. Here’s how to do it:
1. Click on the “Calendar” tab at the top of the window.
2. In the “Manage Calendars” group, click on “Add Calendar.”
3. Select “From Internet” from the dropdown menu.
4. In the “From Internet” window, enter the following URL in the “Calendar subscription” field: https://outlook.com/calendar/public.aspx?wd ESV=1& CaldId=0a7e9b1a8cc9_8086f9b7b0c8_8086f9b7b0c8&Mode=Public
5. Click “OK” to add the holiday calendar to your Outlook Calendar.
Step 3: Customize holiday settings
Once you have added the holiday calendar, you can customize the settings to match your preferences. Here’s how to do it:
1. Right-click on the holiday calendar in the “Manage Calendars” pane and select “Properties.”
2. In the “Calendar Properties” window, go to the “General” tab.
3. Under “Name,” you can change the name of the holiday calendar if you wish.
4. Go to the “Color” tab and select a color to differentiate the holiday calendar from your other calendars.
5. Click “OK” to save the changes.
Step 4: Synchronize with other devices
If you use Outlook on multiple devices, you may want to synchronize your holiday calendar across all of them. To do this, follow these steps:
1. On your computer, go to the “File” menu and select “Account Settings.”
2. In the “Account Settings” window, click on “Data Files.”
3. Select the holiday calendar you want to synchronize and click “Change Folder.”
4. Choose the folder where you want to store the synchronized calendar and click “OK.”
5. Click “OK” again to close the “Account Settings” window.
Now, your holiday calendar should be visible on all your devices, and you can easily keep track of important dates throughout the year. By following these steps, you can ensure that holidays show up on your Outlook Calendar and help you stay organized.
