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How to Add Holidays to Your Calendar

Import ICS files or toggle built-in packs for US, EU, and custom company events.

Step 1

Open Holidays tab

Click Holidays in the editor sidebar.

Pro tip: The Holidays tab bundles presets, imports, and color settings.
Sidebar navigation showing Holidays tab selected
The Holidays tab bundles presets, imports, and color settings.

Sidebar

Open Holidays tab

Step 2

Toggle presets

Enable US Federal, UK Bank, or custom packs.

Pro tip: Mix and match multiple preset packs for multinational teams.
Preset toggle list
Mix and match multiple preset packs for multinational teams.

Presets

Toggle presets

Step 3

Import ICS

Drop an .ics file (Google, Outlook) to auto-populate events.

Pro tip: Drag-and-drop ICS files exported from HR or shared calendars.
ICS upload dropzone
Drag-and-drop ICS files exported from HR or shared calendars.

Import

Import ICS

Step 4

Assign colors

Use event categories to color-code regional holidays.

Pro tip: Color-coding makes overlapping holidays easy to scan.
Color selector for event categories
Color-coding makes overlapping holidays easy to scan.

Colors

Assign colors

Step 5

Review overlaps

Drag events to adjust multi-day spans or adjust text.

Pro tip: Use drag handles to tweak any conflicting multi-day spans.
Two overlapping events being adjusted
Use drag handles to tweak any conflicting multi-day spans.

Review

Review overlaps

Step 6

Export updated calendar

Download new PDF/PNG so teams have the holiday view.

Pro tip: Re-export once the holiday layer is finalized.
Export button highlighted after adding holidays
Re-export once the holiday layer is finalized.

Export

Export updated calendar

Resources

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FAQ

  • Can I add company shutdowns?

    Yes—drag to create multi-day events or import ICS from HR systems.

  • Do holiday packs auto-update?

    Yes—each year’s preset updates automatically.