To remove calendars from iPhone, open the Calendar app, tap Calendars, then tap the info button next to the calendar you want to remove. If you own the calendar, tap Delete Calendar and confirm; if it is a shared calendar you do not own, tap Unsubscribe and confirm instead.
How to remove calendars from iPhone
Apple separates deleting a calendar you own from unsubscribing from a calendar you do not own. The exact Apple-documented path is: open Calendar > Calendars, tap the info button next to the calendar, then tap Delete Calendar or Unsubscribe, and confirm by tapping the same option again.
- Open the Calendar app on your iPhone.
- Tap Calendars at the bottom of the screen.
- Find the calendar you want to remove and tap the info button (an “i” in a circle) next to its name.
- Tap Delete Calendar if you own the calendar, or Unsubscribe if it is a shared calendar you do not own.
- Tap Delete Calendar or Unsubscribe again to confirm.
This process removes all events associated with that calendar from your device and is useful for managing phone data and storage management by eliminating unwanted calendar clutter.
Which calendars cannot be removed
Some calendars cannot be removed from iPhone. Apple states that calendars such as US Holidays are built into the system and cannot be deleted. In these cases, you can only hide them by tapping the colored circle next to the calendar name in the Calendars list to uncheck it, which removes its events from view without deleting the calendar itself.
How to unsubscribe from shared calendars
For shared calendars you do not own, the steps differ slightly between Apple Calendar and Google Calendar on iPhone.
In Apple Calendar
Open Calendar > Calendars, tap the info button next to the shared calendar, tap Unsubscribe, then confirm by tapping Unsubscribe again.
In Google Calendar on iPhone
Open the Google Calendar app, tap Menu (three lines), then Settings. Select the calendar you want to remove, then tap Unsubscribe. Google notes that family calendars cannot be deleted from the phone app; only the owner can delete them, and that action must be done on a computer.
Deleting Google calendars on iPhone
Google Calendar on iPhone does not allow you to delete a calendar directly. Google states: “To delete a calendar, open Google Calendar on a computer.” On iPhone, you can only unsubscribe from a calendar you do not own. If you own the calendar and want it permanently removed, you must use a desktop browser to delete it.
Method 2: Deleting Custom Calendars
Deleting a custom calendar also revokes access for anyone you shared it with. There is no built-in feature to recover a deleted custom calendar.
Method 4: Disabling Calendar Sync
Disabling calendar sync prevents your iPhone from syncing any future calendar updates or events. On a Samsung phone, the path is: Settings > Accounts and backup > Manage accounts, then app-level cleanup in the Calendar app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can all calendars be removed from iPhone?
No. Apple says some calendars, such as US Holidays, cannot be removed and must be hidden instead by unchecking them in the Calendars list.
Can Google calendars be deleted on iPhone or Android?
No. Google says deletion must be done on a computer. On iPhone or Android, you can only unsubscribe from a calendar.
Can shared calendars be removed on the phone?
Yes, by unsubscribing in Apple Calendar or Google Calendar on iPhone and Android. Use the info button in Apple Calendar or the Menu > Settings path in Google Calendar.
What app path does Apple document for removing calendars?
Apple documents: Calendar > Calendars > info button > Delete Calendar or Unsubscribe.
What app path does Google document on mobile for unsubscribing?
Google documents: Menu > Settings > select calendar > Unsubscribe.
How can I hide the built-in Calendar app?
You can hide the built-in Calendar app by moving it into a folder.
Is there an alternative to the built-in iPhone calendar?
You can use a different calendar app from the App Store as an alternative to the built-in iPhone calendar.
