Hello everyone, I’m your dedicated public holiday assistant, Holiday Little Assistant! Recently, one of our little friends asked me about how to add holidays to a Smartsheet calendar. If you’ve been wondering the same thing, you’re in the right place! Today, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to set up your holiday calendar in Smartsheet like a pro. Let’s dive in!

Smartsheet is an awesome tool for managing projects, schedules, and calendars, but it doesn’t come pre-loaded with public holidays. That means you’ll need to manually add them if you want to keep track of those important days off. Don’t worry—it’s super easy, and I’ll guide you step by step. Whether you’re planning for national holidays, company-specific days off, or just want to mark special occasions, this guide has got you covered.

Why Add Holidays to Your Smartsheet Calendar?

Adding holidays to your Smartsheet calendar is more than just a nice-to-have feature—it’s essential for effective project planning. Here’s why:
1. Avoid Scheduling Conflicts: Knowing when holidays fall helps you plan deadlines and meetings without overlapping with days off.
2. Improve Team Communication: When everyone can see the holidays marked on the calendar, it reduces confusion and ensures everyone’s on the same page.
3. Boost Productivity: By accounting for holidays in your timeline, you can set realistic goals and avoid last-minute rushes.
So, let’s get those holidays added!

How to Add Holidays to Your Smartsheet Calendar

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to adding holidays to your Smartsheet calendar:
1. Open Your Smartsheet Calendar: Log in to your Smartsheet account and navigate to the calendar view of your project or sheet.
2. Create a New Row: In the calendar view, click on the date where the holiday falls and create a new row. Name it something like “New Year’s Day” or “Thanksgiving.”
3. Add Details: In the row, you can include additional details like the holiday’s name, date, and any notes (e.g., “Office Closed”).
4. Color-Code Your Holidays: Use Smartsheet’s color-coding feature to highlight holidays. For example, you can use red for public holidays and blue for company-specific days off.
5. Repeat for Other Holidays: Follow the same process to add all the holidays you need. You can even import a list of holidays if you have them in a spreadsheet.
And that’s it! Your Smartsheet calendar is now holiday-ready.

Tips for Managing Holidays in Smartsheet

Here are a few extra tips to make the most of your holiday calendar:
– Use Recurring Tasks: For annual holidays, set them as recurring tasks so they automatically appear every year.
– Share with Your Team: Make sure your team has access to the calendar so everyone stays informed.
– Sync with Other Calendars: If you use Google Calendar or Outlook, you can sync your Smartsheet calendar to keep everything in one place.

So there you have it—a complete guide on how to add holidays to your Smartsheet calendar. It’s a simple process that can make a big difference in how you plan and manage your projects.

FAQpro Thank you for reading! I hope this article helps you fully understand how to add holidays to your Smartsheet calendar. If you have more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us. Happy planning!