iCalendar

Windows

These instructions allow you to download the calendar events. They do not sync your device to the iCal feed.

Microsoft Outlook

1. Open Outlook online by clicking on https://outlook.office.com/
2. Download the iCal file to your computer by clicking on: https://www.act.gov.au/living-in-the-act/public-holidays-school-terms-and-daylight-savings/public-holiday-ical-feed.
3. The file will automatically download to your downloads folder.
4. Open your online Outlook calendar.
5. Click Add calendar.
6. From the Add calendar menu, click Upload from file.
7. Browse your computer for the iCal file. Select it and click Open.
8. From the Select calendar menu, select the calendar you want to add the events to.
9. Click Import. You will get a message once the import has been completed. This may take a few minutes.
10. Close the Add calendar window.

The events will be added to your online and desktop Outlook calendars.

Apple Mac

These instructions allow you to sync your device to the iCal feed.

1. Open Calendar.
2. Go to File.
3. Select New Calendar Subscription.
4. Copy and paste the URL into the text field.
   https://www.act.gov.au/living-in-the-act/public-holidays-school-terms-and-daylight-savings/public-holiday-ical-feed
5. Click Subscribe.
6. Name the Calendar.
7. Select a colour to help you identify the Calendar.
8. Select iCloud or On My Mac from the Location menu.
9. Click OK.
10. The Calendar will now appear under Other Calendars.

Apple iPhone and iPad

These instructions allow you to sync your device to the iCal feed.

1. Open Settings on the device.
2. Select Passwords & Accounts option on the left menu bar.
3. Click Add Account.
4. Select Other at the bottom of the list.
5. Go to Available Options.
6. Select Add Subscribed Calendar.
7. In the field titled Server paste the URL.
   https://www.act.gov.au/living-in-the-act/public-holidays-school-terms-and-daylight-savings/public-holiday-ical-feed
8. Click Next.
9. Save.
10. The Calendar will now appear under Other Calendars.

Android devices

1. Open http://www.google.com/calendar on PC or Laptop.
2. Log into your personal Google account.
3. Select Add a friend’s calendar (You can find this on left-hand side of the page).
4. Go to the drop down arrow or cross.
5. Select From URL.
6. Copy and paste the URL.
   https://www.act.gov.au/living-in-the-act/public-holidays-school-terms-and-daylight-savings/public-holiday-ical-feed
7. Select Add Calendar.
8. The Calendar will now appear under Other Calendars.

Configure your Android device to sync to your Google calendar

1. Open the Google Calendar app on your device. (If you don't have the Google Calendar app you will need to download it from the Google Play Store).
2. Go to the left drop-down menu.
3. Find the new imported calendar and tick the checkbox beside the calendar. (If the checkbox is blank you won't see the events in your calendar).
4. Go to Settings.
5. Select the Calendar.
6. Select Sync Now.
7. Select the Google Account Calendar, under Other Calendars select the subscribed calendar to sync with. (By default, the Other Calendars may not already be selected).

How to rename the calendar in your personal Google account

1. Open http://www.google.com/calendar on PC or Laptop.
2. Roll the cursor over the calendar you want to rename.
3. Select from drop down dots.
4. Select Calendar Settings.
5. Rename the calendar in name text field. (Once renamed, a black box will open named "Setting Saved".)
6. Exit Settings.
7. Check under Other Calendars to see the renamed calendar.