New Outlook calendar does not display any holidays

Question

Wow, I am astonished that even though I have US holidays and Christian holiday calendars, the new Outlook does not show ANY holidays! It's just one issue after another with the new Outlook. Actually, I'm not astonished, Microsoft puts out utter garbage any more! As much of a pain it would be, I'm seriously considering switching to the Apple ecosystem!

Answer 1

I was frustrated by the split calendar view also, with the holidays not overlaying my main calendar. To solve it, uncheck the 'Split View' on the calendar home screen. That should integrate and overlay the various checked calendars for you on one pane.

Answer 2

Dear Bernie,

I understand your frustration with the new Outlook for Windows not showing holidays. It's definitely an annoying experience when core features you rely on seem to disappear or change with an update. Many users have expressed similar concerns about the transition to the new Outlook.

Let's get those holidays back on your calendar. The process for adding them in the new Outlook for Windows is a bit different from the classic version, as it's designed more like the web-based Outlook.

Here's how you can add both US holidays and Christian holidays:

1. Go to your Calendar: First, open the new Outlook for Windows application and click on the Calendar icon in the left-hand navigation pane.
2. Find "Add calendar": In the Calendar view, look for the "Add calendar" option. This is usually on the left side of your screen, below your existing calendars, and often appears as a button or a small plus (+) icon.
3. Select "Holidays": A menu will pop up with different calendar options. Choose "Holidays" from this list.
4. Choose Your Holidays:
   • You'll see a list of countries. Scroll down and check the box for "United States".
     • You'll also find options for various religious holidays, including "Christian Religious Holidays". Go ahead and check that box as well.
       • You can select any other countries or religious holiday calendars you need at this point.
5. Confirm: Once you've checked the boxes, the holidays should automatically begin to appear on your calendar. There's usually no separate "Save" or "OK" button; they just add themselves.
6. Close the Pane: You can simply click outside the "Add calendar" pane or on an 'X' to close it.

Important Notes:

• Sync Time: It might take a moment for all the holidays to fully sync and display on your calendar.
• Check Visibility: If you've added them but still don't see them, double-check the left-hand pane of your calendar. Make sure the newly added "United States holidays" and "Christian Religious Holidays" are checked, ensuring their visibility.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue and get your calendar back to showing all your important holidays! Please let me know if you run into any other difficulties.

Warm regards, 

Kal Duong | Microsoft Q&A Support Specialist