How do I remove holidays from my Outlook calendar? If you find that the holidays in your Outlook calendar are cluttering up your schedule or causing confusion, you can easily remove them. Whether you’re using Outlook on your computer or on your mobile device, this guide will walk you through the steps to clear out the holidays from your calendar.
In this article, we will cover the following topics:
1. Removing holidays from Outlook on your computer
2. Removing holidays from Outlook on your mobile device
3. Customizing your Outlook calendar settings to hide holidays
Removing Holidays from Outlook on Your Computer
If you’re using Outlook on your computer, follow these steps to remove holidays from your calendar:
1. Open Outlook and navigate to the Calendar view.
2. In the navigation pane on the left, click on the calendar that contains the holidays you want to remove.
3. Look for the “Holidays” folder. It might be listed under “Outlook Data Files” or “Other Calendars.”
4. Right-click on the “Holidays” folder and select “Delete Folder.”
5. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click “Yes” to confirm the deletion.
After following these steps, the holidays should be removed from your calendar.
Removing Holidays from Outlook on Your Mobile Device
If you’re using Outlook on your mobile device, the process is slightly different:
1. Open the Outlook app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on the calendar icon to view your calendar.
3. Look for the “Holidays” calendar. It might be listed separately from your other calendars.
4. Tap and hold on the “Holidays” calendar until a menu appears.
5. Select “Edit” or “Settings,” depending on your device and Outlook version.
6. Look for an option to “Remove” or “Delete” the calendar. Tap on it to remove the “Holidays” calendar from your device.
Customizing Your Outlook Calendar Settings to Hide Holidays
If you want to hide holidays instead of deleting them, you can customize your Outlook calendar settings:
1. Open Outlook and navigate to the Calendar view.
2. Click on “File” in the top-left corner and select “Options.”
3. In the Outlook Options dialog box, click on “Calendar.”
4. Under the “Calendar options” section, find the “Holidays” section.
5. Uncheck the “Show holidays” option.
6. Click “OK” to save your changes.
By following these steps, you can easily remove or hide holidays from your Outlook calendar, whether you’re using it on your computer or your mobile device.
