Google has removed cultural observances like Black History Month and LGBTQ+ Pride Month from its calendar app for 2025. Previously, these celebrations were marked annually on February 1 and June 1, respectively.
Other events, including Women’s History Month, Indigenous People’s Month, Jewish Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Holocaust Remembrance Day, have also been omitted. Now, the calendar displays only public holidays and national observances, such as Christmas Day.
Users began raising concerns on the Google Calendar Help Community board, where product experts confirmed the removals.
One user, Grace Spence, expressed frustration: “I need to express just how sick and absolutely disgusting this company is for removing these holidays. History will never be on your side.” Another user added: “I am disappointed that you have removed cultural events from your calendar. Poor show, Google.”
Google product experts advised users to manually add cultural holidays or provide feedback through the app.
A Google spokesperson told The Verge that the company worked with TimeAndDate.com to list public holidays and national observances. They explained that adding a wide range of cultural events globally wasn’t sustainable, leading to the decision to display only official holidays.
Despite the calendar changes, Google confirmed that Google Doodles—special homepage logos celebrating cultural moments—will remain unaffected.
