Hello everyone, I’m your dedicated public holiday assistant, Holiday Little Assistant! Recently, one of you reached out to me with a question about how to delete those weird or unwanted holidays from your iPhone calendar. You know, those random holidays that pop up out of nowhere and clutter your schedule? 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 only the holidays that matter to you. Let’s dive in!

First things first, let’s talk about why these weird holidays show up on your iPhone calendar in the first place. Many iPhones come preloaded with holiday calendars from different countries or regions. While this can be helpful for some, it can also lead to a bunch of unfamiliar or unnecessary holidays clogging up your schedule. Maybe you’re seeing holidays from a country you’ve never visited, or perhaps it’s just a random “National Pancake Day” that you don’t care about. Whatever the case, the good news is that you can easily customize your calendar to remove these unwanted entries.

How to Remove Weird Holidays from Your iPhone Calendar

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you clean up your iPhone calendar and get rid of those pesky, unwanted holidays:

1. **Open the Calendar App**: Start by opening the Calendar app on your iPhone. This is where all your events, appointments, and yes, holidays, are displayed.

2. **Tap “Calendars” at the Bottom**: At the bottom of the screen, you’ll see an option labeled “Calendars.” Tap on it to see a list of all the calendars you’re currently subscribed to.

3. **Identify the Holiday Calendar**: Scroll through the list and look for any calendars labeled “Holidays” or something similar. These are usually the ones that add those weird holidays to your schedule.

4. **Turn Off the Unwanted Calendar**: Once you’ve identified the holiday calendar you want to remove, simply tap the checkbox next to it to unselect it. This will immediately remove those holidays from your main calendar view.

5. **Check for Other Calendars**: Sometimes, you might have multiple holiday calendars enabled. Make sure to go through the list and turn off any others that you don’t need.

6. **Sync with iCloud (Optional)**: If you use iCloud to sync your calendars across devices, make sure the changes are reflected everywhere. You can do this by going to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud and ensuring the Calendar toggle is turned on.

What If the Holidays Still Appear?

If you’ve followed the steps above and those weird holidays are still showing up, don’t panic! It could be that the holidays are coming from a different source, like a subscribed calendar or an app integration. Here’s what you can do:

– **Check Subscribed Calendars**: Go back to the “Calendars” section in the Calendar app and look for any calendars you’ve subscribed to. These might be adding holidays without you realizing it. You can unsubscribe by tapping on the calendar and selecting “Delete Calendar.”

– **Review Third-Party Apps**: If you’ve connected your calendar to third-party apps like Google Calendar or Outlook, those apps might be adding holidays. Check the settings within those apps to disable holiday calendars.

– **Reset Your Calendar**: As a last resort, you can reset your calendar settings by going to Settings > Calendar > Default Calendar and resetting your preferences. Just be careful, as this might affect other calendar settings.

To wrap it up, removing weird or unwanted holidays from your iPhone calendar is a simple process that can save you a lot of hassle. By customizing your calendar settings, you can ensure that only the holidays and events that matter to you are displayed. Whether it’s a random “National Squirrel Appreciation Day” or a holiday from a country you’ve never been to, you now have the tools to take control of your calendar.

FAQpro Thank you for reading, I hope this article has helped you fully understand how to delete those weird holidays from your iPhone calendar. If you have more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us. Happy scheduling!