Hey there! I’m your Holiday Little Assistant, and I totally get why you’d want US holidays showing up in your Google Calendar. Nobody wants to accidentally schedule a big meeting on Thanksgiving, right? Let me walk you through the super simple process.

The Quickest Way to Add US Holidays

Google actually makes this crazy easy – they’ve got built-in holiday calendars for pretty much every country. Here’s what you do:

1. Open Google Calendar on your computer (this works best on desktop)
2. Look for “Other calendars” on the left sidebar
3. Click the plus (+) sign next to it
4. Select “Browse calendars of interest”
5. Find “United States holidays” in the list and check that box
6. Boom! All federal holidays will now appear in your calendar

Customizing Your Holiday Calendar

Now that you’ve got the basics, let’s tweak it to work better for you. Right-click on the US Holidays calendar in your sidebar and choose “Settings.” Here you can:

• Change how holidays appear (I like making them bright red so they stand out)
• Adjust notifications (maybe get a reminder a week before Memorial Day?)
• Choose whether holidays show as busy or free time

What If I Need More Than Just Federal Holidays?

Some folks need state-specific holidays too! No worries – there are a couple options:

1. Google sometimes has state holiday calendars available in that same “Browse calendars” section.

2. You can find ICS files from reliable sources (like official state websites) and import them. Just go to “Other calendars” → “Import” and upload the file.

Common Problems People Run Into

Sometimes things don’t go perfectly smooth – here’s how to troubleshoot:

• Holidays not showing up? Make sure the calendar is actually turned on (there’s a little eye icon next to it)
• Seeing double holidays? You might have added the calendar multiple times
• Wrong time zone? Check your main Google Calendar settings

And there you have it! Now you’ll never miss another holiday. Pro tip: I like to add the “US Observances” calendar too – it shows things like Black Friday and Super Bowl Sunday that aren’t official holidays but still affect schedules.

Thanks for reading! If you’ve got any other holiday-related tech questions, I’m your go-to assistant. Happy calendaring, and may all your holidays be properly scheduled!