Mac OS X: Show holidays in the calendar

In Mac OS X, you can also display the holidays in the calendar. If you don't want to use the browser to look for the days off, read the steps below for this.

Here's how to view the holidays on the calendar in Mac OS X.

If you are planning a specific date, it is important to know whether there is a holiday on that day. The next section will help you mark these days in the calendar:

1. Open the calendar by tapping the corresponding icon in the Dock.
2. Click on "Calendar" in the status bar and select the "Settings ..." option.
3. Finally, check the "General" tab under "Show holiday calendar".