How to Show or Hide Holidays on Calendar on Samsung (updated)

One feature that can enhance your calendar experience is the ability to display or hide holidays in the Samsung Calendar app. This guide will walk you through the steps to control holiday visibility on your Samsung Calendar.

Understanding Holiday Calendars

Holiday calendars are pre-populated schedules that include various holidays. These calendars can be integrated into your Samsung Calendar to provide a visual reminder of important dates. Typically, they are added through synchronization with other calendar services, such as Google Calendar.

Instantly Showing Holidays on Samsung Calendar

To make holidays visible on your Samsung Calendar:

  1. Access Calendar Settings:
    • Open the Samsung Calendar app.
    • Tap the three dots (or similar icon) in the top right corner to access settings.
screenshot of google calendar with green line on the holidays
screenshot of samsung calendar settings with day, month year, email accounts
  1. Find and Activate Holiday Calendar Options:
    • Look for options related to calendars or accounts.
    • Enable the holiday calendar you want to display. This might involve checking a box or toggling a switch.
screenshot of samsung calendar app with settings menu and google expanded
holidays by google is turned on or shown
  1. Choose Specific Holidays (if applicable):
    • Some calendars might allow you to select which holidays to show.
    • Explore the calendar settings for this option.

If you encounter issues with holiday display, ensure your device has a stable internet connection and that the holiday calendar is correctly synced.

Step-by-Step Guide: Showing or Hiding Holidays on Samsung Calendar

As a Samsung user, I’ve learned that managing the visibility of holidays on the Samsung Calendar app is a simple process that can be customized to suit my needs. Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide based on my experience:

Step 1: Open the Samsung Calendar App

screenshot of google calendar with green line on the holidays

I start by finding and opening the Samsung Calendar app on my device. The app icon usually looks like a white calendar grid on a colorful background.

Step 2: Access Calendar Settings

screenshot of samsung calendar settings with day, month year, email accounts

Once the app is open, I locate and tap on the three dots or a similar icon in the top right corner of the screen. This action opens a dropdown menu where I select “Settings” or “Calendar Settings.”

Step 3: Locate Holiday Calendar Options

screenshot of samsung calendar app with settings menu and google expanded

In the Settings menu, I scroll through the options until I find a section related to “Calendars” or “Calendar Management.” Under this section, I look for options related to holidays, such as “Holiday Calendar” or “Public Holidays.”

Step 4: Enable or Disable Holiday Calendars

holidays by google is turned on or shown

To show holidays on my Samsung Calendar, I locate the holiday calendar option and ensure it is enabled. This usually involves tapping a checkbox or toggling a switch to the “on” position. If I want to hide holidays, I simply uncheck the box or toggle the switch to the “off” position.

Step 5: Customize Specific Holidays (Optional)

screenshot of samsung calendar app with settings menu and google expanded

On some Samsung devices, like my Galaxy S21, I have the option to choose which specific holidays I want to display. If this option is available, I tap on the holiday calendar option to expand it and reveal a list of holidays. From here, I can select or deselect individual holidays according to my preferences.

Step 6: Sync Calendar

screenshot of samsung calendar settings with day, month year, email accounts

After making my holiday visibility selections, I ensure that my Samsung Calendar is synced with my Samsung account or any other relevant calendar services. This step ensures that my changes are saved and reflected across all my connected devices.

Step 7: Troubleshoot if Necessary

If I encounter any issues with holidays not showing up or syncing correctly, I try a few troubleshooting steps:

  • Check my internet connection: A stable internet connection is necessary for the calendar to sync properly with Samsung’s servers.
  • Force sync: I navigate back to the Calendar Settings and find an option to “Sync Now” or “Refresh.” Tapping this option forces the calendar to update and can resolve sync issues.
  • Restart the app or device: If the problem persists, I try closing the Samsung Calendar app completely and reopening it. If that doesn’t work, I restart my Samsung device to clear any temporary glitches.

Step 8: Enjoy Your Customized Holiday Calendar

With the holidays now visible (or hidden) according to my preferences, I can enjoy a more personalized and useful calendar experience on my Samsung device.

Hiding Holidays on Samsung Calendar

To remove holidays from your Samsung Calendar:

  1. Access Calendar Settings:
    • Follow the same steps as above to access calendar settings.
  2. Deactivate Holiday Calendar Options:
    • Uncheck the box or toggle the switch for the holiday calendar you want to hide.
    • This will prevent the holiday events from appearing on your calendar.
screenshot of managing or customizing the calendar colours for holidays and events

Note that you usually cannot hide individual holidays; you must disable the entire holiday calendar.

Advanced Tips for Managing Holidays on Samsung Calendar

As a Samsung user, I’ve discovered that there’s more to showing or hiding holidays on the Samsung Calendar app than meets the eye. Here are some advanced tips I’ve picked up:

Sync with Multiple Calendar Services

By syncing my Samsung Calendar with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Exchange, I can populate my calendar with a comprehensive list of holidays from various sources.

Customize with Multiple Holiday Calendar Options

screenshot of managing or customizing the calendar colours for holidays and events

Samsung Calendar offers multiple holiday calendar options, allowing me to mix and match national holidays, religious holidays, and even sports events to create a personalized view.

Create Custom Holiday Calendars

If the built-in holiday calendars don’t cover everything I need, I create my own custom calendars within the Samsung Calendar app to track holidays specific to my region or culture.

Set Custom Holiday Notifications

I customize holiday notifications, setting reminders, alerts, or email notifications for specific holidays, tailored to my preferences.

Troubleshoot Sync Issues

When holidays don’t show up or sync properly, I use advanced troubleshooting steps like clearing app cache and data, removing and re-adding calendar accounts, or resetting the app to default settings.

Explore Third-Party Calendar Apps

If the Samsung Calendar app doesn’t meet my needs, I explore third-party calendar apps that offer more extensive holiday calendars, advanced customization options, or better integration with other services.

Check Regional and Language Settings

I double-check my device’s regional and language settings, as these can influence which holiday calendars are available and how they’re displayed.

Conclusion

That’s it for the blog post today. Today I tried showing you all the ways to hide or show holidays in the calendar app, complete with all the screenshots. This is the easiest way to configure holidays on the Samsung calendar application. I hope you find the information helpful. If you do, let me know in the comment section or contact us.

Kunal
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Kunal Kashyap, the tech guru behind FixItKunal.com, simplifies complex tech issues with clear and user-friendly guides. With expertise in Android, iOS, and more, his tutorials empower users to tackle tech problems confidently. Kunal's engaging style makes technology accessible to both beginners and experts. Beyond tech, he explores psychology and keeps up with tech and business trends awarded by the Government and Namita Thapar.

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