The Art of Removing Birthdays from Google Calendar

Oh, Google Calendar, you marvelous tool for organizing my life. But what’s this? My calendar is cluttered with countless birthdays of people I hardly know. Fear not, my friend, for I shall bestow upon you the knowledge of vanquishing these unwanted dates.

First things first, let’s open up Google Calendar. Ah, there it is, like a digital world of possibilities. Take a moment to bask in its glory, for today we shall conquer its pernicious birthday invasion.

Now, let us embark on our quest. Navigate to the left side of the screen, where a list of calendars awaits our command. Scroll down until you find the “Birthdays” calendar. It’s a sneaky one, I tell you, but we won’t let it deceive us.

Right-click on the “Birthdays” calendar and prepare to unleash your power. Ah, a magical menu appears before you. Select the option that says “Settings and Sharing.” This is where the true battle begins.

Aha! This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. The “Settings for the Birthdays calendar” page is now at our disposal. Brace yourself, my friend, for here is where we shall banish those unwanted birthdays forever.

Look closely, and you shall see a button that says “Remove Birthdays.” Yes, my friend, the power to cleanse your calendar is within your grasp. Click on that glorious button, and let the magic unfold.

A wise warning appears before you. It says, “Are you sure you want to remove birthdays from your calendar?” Take a moment to reflect, for the choice is yours. Are these birthdays truly a blight upon your calendar, or are they cherished reminders of special moments? Decide wisely, my friend, for once you remove them, they shall be gone forever.

But fear not, should you have a change of heart. You can always bring back these birthdays by clicking on the “Add Birthdays” button. The power of restoration shall be yours, in case nostalgia comes knocking at your door.

And there you have it, my friend. You have acquired the knowledge to rid your Google Calendar of these pesky birthdays. Bask in the tranquility of a clutter-free calendar and relish in the newfound freedom to organize your life anew.

Go forth now, and may your Google Calendar be forever harmonious and devoid of unnecessary dates.

So, here’s the thing: it’s not a great idea to clutter up your Google Calendar with events that you don’t really want to be a part of, or birthdays that you don’t really care about or need to remember. Sometimes, Google Calendar will even surprise you by automatically showing the birthdays of people in your phonebook. Now, if you’re thinking about sharing your Google Calendar for professional reasons, it’s understandable that you might want to delete these unwanted contact birthdays to protect your privacy. The good news is, getting rid of birthdays and events on Google Calendar is actually pretty easy.

Wait, Why Are There So Many Birthdays on My Google Calendar?

First things first, you might be wondering why your Google Calendar is filled to the brim with birthdays, even if you haven’t added any of them yourself. Well, the truth is that your Google Contacts syncs automatically with the calendar app. So, if you add a new contact and include their birthday in their profile, that birthday will automatically show up on your calendar.

Alright, How Can I Delete Birthdays in Google Calendar on the Web?

Deleting birthdays in Google Calendar is just as simple as deleting any other event. Once you remove someone’s birthday from your calendar, it won’t show up again in the future unless you manually restore or add it back. Here’s what you need to do:

1. First, open Google Calendar on your device.
2. Next, locate the birthday you wish to remove.
3. Once you’ve found the birthday, simply tap on it and then tap on the trash icon.

Deleting the event will send it to your trash bin. Don’t worry, you’ll have a chance to recover deleted events within 30 days in Google Calendar. However, please note that after this time period, the events will be permanently removed.

Deleting Contact Birthdays in Google Calendar from Your Phone

If you want to delete birthdays from your Google Calendar using the mobile app, you’ll need to follow a similar process. Let me walk you through it.

1. To start, open the Google Calendar app.
2. Next, locate the birthday you wish to remove.
3. Tap on the birthday and then select the three-dot icon at the top.
4. From there, choose Delete and confirm.

Keep in mind that once you delete an event from the Google Calendar mobile app, it cannot be restored.

How to Hide Contact Birthdays on Google Calendar

If you want to remove birthdays from your calendar without deleting them entirely, there’s an option to hide them. This feature is specific to birthdays added through Google Contacts.

1. First, let’s open up Google Calendar.
2. Now, I want you to uncheck the little box right next to “Birthday.” You’ll find it on the left side of your calendar view.

If you’re using the Google Calendar app on your Android or iPhone, here’s what you need to do.

1. First, you need to open Google Calendar.
2. Next, tap on the “hamburger icon”.
3. Scroll down to ‘My calendar’ and uncheck the box next to Birthdays.

If you prefer, you can also disable the syncing of birthdays from Google Contacts using the Google Calendar app. It’s similar to hiding them from your calendar.

1. To do this, open the Google Calendar app.
2. Tap on the “hamburger icon”.
3. Scroll down and select Settings.
4. Swipe down and tap on Birthdays.
5. Toggle off Contacts.

This is especially helpful if you have multiple accounts syncing to your calendar but only want to disable contact birthdays from one of them.

Let’s Clear Your Calendar

Having too many events on your Google Calendar can be frustrating. By hiding or deleting birthdays and events, you can clear and organize your schedule to make room for other things. To maximize your productivity, you can also integrate Todoist with Google Calendar to see all your tasks and events at the same time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will people know if I delete their birthday on my Google Calendar?

A: No, they won’t be notified if you delete their birthday. Once you delete it from your Google Calendar, you won’t receive a notification when their birthday comes.

Q: Can I delete all birthdays at once on Google Calendar?

A: Unfortunately, there’s no way to delete all birthdays at once on Google Calendar. The best option is to hide all of them at once using the calendar view feature.

Q: If I delete someone’s account on Google Contacts, will their birthday be deleted from my Google Calendar?

A: Yes, if you delete someone’s account on Google Contacts, their birthday will automatically be removed from your calendar.