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How to Hide Holidays in Google Calendar (Easiest Way in 2024)

In this article, we will show you how to hide holidays in Google Calendar on your desktop and mobile phone. Simply follow the process below. 

How to Hide Holidays in Google Calendar on a Desktop

Follow the simple steps below to hide holidays in Google Calendar and focus on your personal schedule.

1. Locate and Uncheck 'Holidays' in 'My Calendars'

In Google Calendar, on the left side, find 'My Calendars'. Look for a calendar labeled 'Holidays'.

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Uncheck the box next to it. This action hides all holiday events from your calendar view.

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2. Confirm Holiday Events are Hidden

View your main calendar to ensure that holidays are no longer displayed. The calendar should now only show your personal events or meetings.

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3. Recheck to Display Holidays Again

If you need to see the holiday events later, return to 'My Calendars'. Find the 'Holidays' calendar and recheck the box to make these events visible again.

How to Hide Holidays in Google Calendar on a Mobile Phone

Follow the simple steps below to hide holiday events and keep your calendar focused on your personal schedule.

1. Open Google Calendar App and Tap Menu

Launch the Google Calendar app on your smartphone. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top left to open the menu.

2. Find the 'Holidays' Calendar in Menu

In the menu, scroll to find 'Holidays' under 'My Calendars'. The 'Holidays' calendar is listed.

3. Uncheck the 'Holidays' Calendar

Uncheck the box next to the 'Holidays' calendar. This hides holiday events from your main calendar view.

4. Confirm Holiday Events are Hidden

Go back to your main calendar view. Ensure that holidays are no longer showing.

5. Recheck to Display Holidays Again

To see holiday events again, simply go back to the menu and recheck the box next to 'Holidays'.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to hide holidays in Google Calendar on your desktop and mobile phone. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to remove specific holidays from Google Calendar or our article on how to show holidays on Google Calendar.  

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