Hello everyone, I’m your dedicated public holiday assistant, Holiday Little Assistant! Recently, one of our readers reached out asking how to delete duplicate holidays in their Outlook calendar. If you’ve ever faced this issue, you know how annoying it can be to see the same holiday popping up multiple times. Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! In this article, I’ll walk you through the steps to clean up your calendar and keep it organized. Let’s dive in!

Duplicate holidays in Outlook can happen for a few reasons. Maybe you accidentally added a holiday list twice, or perhaps Outlook synced with another calendar that already had the same holidays. Whatever the cause, fixing it is easier than you might think. Here’s how you can tackle this problem step by step.

How to Delete Duplicate Holidays in Outlook Calendar

First, open your Outlook calendar. Look for the “View” tab at the top and click on “Change View.” Make sure you’re in the “List” view—this will show all your calendar events in a simple list format, making it easier to spot duplicates. Once you’re in the List view, scroll through your events and look for holidays that appear more than once. When you find a duplicate, right-click on it and select “Delete.” Repeat this process for all the duplicate holidays you find.

If you’re dealing with a lot of duplicates, there’s a faster way to handle it. Go to “File” > “Options” > “Calendar.” Under the “Calendar Options” section, click on “Add Holidays.” Uncheck the box for the country or region whose holidays are causing the duplicates, then click “OK.” This will remove all the holidays for that region. After that, you can go back and re-add the correct holiday list if needed.

Why Do Duplicate Holidays Happen?

Duplicate holidays usually occur when you add a holiday list more than once or when Outlook syncs with another calendar that has overlapping events. For example, if you imported holidays from a different email account or added them manually, it’s easy to end up with duplicates. The good news is that Outlook makes it pretty straightforward to clean things up once you know where to look.

Another common culprit is syncing issues with third-party apps or devices. If you use Outlook on multiple devices or have it connected to apps like Google Calendar, double-check your sync settings to make sure everything is aligned. Sometimes, turning off syncing temporarily, cleaning up your calendar, and then turning it back on can solve the problem.

To summarize, deleting duplicate holidays in Outlook is all about staying organized and knowing where to look. By using the List view to spot duplicates and adjusting your holiday settings, you can keep your calendar clean and clutter-free. If you’re still having trouble, don’t hesitate to reach out to Outlook support or check their help forums for more tips.

FAQpro—Thank you for reading! I hope this article helped you understand how to delete duplicate holidays in your Outlook calendar. If you have more questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us. Happy organizing!