Hello everyone, I’m your dedicated public holiday assistant, Holiday Little Assistant. Recently, a little friend asked me about how to display holidays in Outlook calendars. It’s a great question, and I’m here to break it down for you. Whether you’re planning your year or just want to stay on top of public holidays, adding holidays to your Outlook calendar is super easy. Let’s dive in!

Outlook is one of the most popular email and calendar tools out there, and it comes with a handy feature that lets you add public holidays to your calendar. This is perfect for keeping track of important dates like Christmas, New Year’s, or even lesser-known holidays. The best part? You can customize it to include holidays from different countries or regions. So, whether you’re in the U.S., Canada, or anywhere else, Outlook has got you covered.

How to Add Holidays to Your Outlook Calendar

First things first, open your Outlook calendar. If you’re using the desktop app, click on the “File” tab at the top left corner. Then, select “Options” and click on “Calendar.” You’ll see a section called “Calendar options,” and right there, you’ll find the “Add Holidays” button. Click on it, and a list of countries and regions will pop up. Just check the box next to the country whose holidays you want to add, and voilà! Outlook will automatically populate your calendar with all the public holidays for that region.

If you’re using the web version of Outlook, the process is just as simple. Go to your calendar, click on the gear icon in the top right corner, and select “View all Outlook settings.” From there, navigate to “Calendar” and then “Holiday calendars.” You can choose the country or region you want, and the holidays will sync to your calendar in no time.

Customizing Your Holiday Calendar

Now, let’s say you want to add holidays from multiple countries or even specific religious holidays. Outlook allows you to do that too! After adding the default holidays, you can manually add additional events to your calendar. Just create a new event, label it as a holiday, and set it to repeat annually. This way, you’ll never miss a holiday that’s important to you.

Another cool feature is that you can color-code your holidays. For example, you can set all public holidays to appear in red and personal holidays in blue. This makes it super easy to distinguish between different types of events at a glance. To do this, simply categorize your holiday events and assign them specific colors.

Syncing Holidays Across Devices

If you’re someone who uses Outlook on multiple devices, don’t worry—your holiday calendar will sync across all of them. Whether you’re checking your calendar on your phone, tablet, or computer, the holidays you added will be right there. This is especially helpful if you’re traveling or need to plan ahead while on the go.

To make sure everything syncs properly, double-check that you’re signed in to the same account on all your devices. Also, ensure that your internet connection is stable when adding holidays to avoid any hiccups.

So there you have it—a complete guide on how to display holidays in Outlook calendars. Whether you’re a busy professional or just someone who loves staying organized, this feature is a game-changer. It’s quick, easy, and totally customizable to fit your needs.

FAQpro Thank you for reading, I hope this article can help you fully understand how to display holidays in Outlook calendars. If you have more questions, feel free to reach out to us. Happy planning!