How to add public holidays to your Outlook calendar

Many of us use the Outlook calendar to keep track of meetings and events, as well as birthdays and anniversaries of family and friends.  Rather less known is that you are able to add public holidays into your calendar in a few quick clicks.

Click the File tab and then choose Options from the menu list.

On the Outlook Options dialog box, click Calendar in the menu list on the left.  In the Calendar options section, click Add Holidays.

The Add Holidays to Calendar dialog box displays. Select the check boxes for the countries and/or religions whose holidays you want to add to your calendar. Click OK.

Click OK again to exit the Outlook Options window.  All the holidays for the countries and /or religions you have selected will now be entered into the calendar.

That's it.  Quick and easy.  Now go book your holiday!