To add a fixed-date name day from this site to Google Calendar, download the event’s ICS file, then import that file through Settings → Import & Export in Google Calendar on a computer. Choose the destination calendar deliberately, and inspect the imported event before relying on it.
An ICS file is a standard file for transferring calendar events. It is not a subscription: importing it copies the event into your calendar, and later changes on the original site do not automatically update that copy. The downloads here describe a selected fixed-date entry in the integrated Latvian or Slovak calendar, rather than every name day in a country.
Before downloading: choose the right occasion
Use Find a name day or browse the Latvian and Slovak calendars. Keep the person’s exact listed spelling, the date and the calendar together. If several results appear, select the occasion the person actually celebrates.
An accent-free query can find an accented spelling, but the listed name remains the record. A match for Mikulas, for example, can locate Mikuláš; it does not make every Nicholas-related name interchangeable. See searching with accents if the result is unclear.
Once you have selected a record, open Celebrate [name], then choose Save annual name day (.ics). Save the downloaded .ics file somewhere you can find it, such as your Downloads folder. If a browser or device offers to open the file directly in another calendar application, saving it first lets you choose Google Calendar explicitly.
Import the file on a computer
Google’s file-import workflow is available on a computer. Open Google Calendar in your browser and sign in to the account where you want the reminder.
- Open Settings, then choose Settings from the menu.
- In the left-hand settings menu, select Import & Export.
- Under import, choose Select file from your computer.
- Select the
.icsfile you downloaded. - Choose the calendar that should receive the event. Check this field instead of assuming the default is the right place.
- Select Import, then return to the calendar and inspect the event.
Use an account and calendar appropriate for personal occasions. A work calendar may be shared with other people; check its visibility before adding personal names or notes.
Should you use a separate calendar?
A separate calendar named “Name days” can make a collection easier to show, hide or manage without mixing it into your appointments. Create that calendar first, then select it as the destination during import. It is optional: a single personal event may be perfectly convenient in your usual calendar.
Do not import a file repeatedly just to experiment with visibility. Use the destination calendar’s display controls. If you want to move or replace an event, inspect the existing copy first so you do not leave several reminders for the same occasion.
Check these details in the imported event
The name and date. The event should identify the selected name on its chosen calendar date. The description retains the calendar context. Check the year as well as the month and day when inspecting a first occurrence.
All-day behavior. These downloads use an all-day date, not an appointment time. The date after it is recorded as the exclusive end of the event: that is how a one-day all-day event is represented in the file, not a second day of celebration. In the calendar interface, it should appear as one all-day occasion.
Yearly recurrence. The fixed-date download includes a yearly repeat. Open the event and confirm that recurrence appears as intended. If you are adding a personal one-off celebration instead, edit the event to match that plan rather than leaving an accidental annual repeat.
Notifications. The file does not contain its own alarm. Whether you receive a notification depends on the destination calendar’s settings and any notifications you add to the event. Check them explicitly. A day-before reminder may suit a card or gift; a same-day notification may suit a message. Use a time that fits you rather than assuming the import enables one.
An import does not stay in sync
After import, the event is a copy in your Google Calendar. If the person’s chosen occasion changes, edit or remove that copy. Downloading another file does not, by itself, tell you whether an older imported event was updated, duplicated or left in place.
Search your calendar for the name before importing a replacement. Then inspect all matching events and keep the one that reflects the current choice. This is particularly useful after a name change or when the same spelling appears on different dates in different countries.
The destination calendar may be visible across devices connected to your Google account. That is separate from a live subscription to this site’s calendar data.
Moving feasts need a different approach
Do not use a fixed annual date as a substitute for a celebration that moves with the religious calendar. A rule that repeats the same month and day cannot determine a feast that depends on the year’s Pascha or another changing occasion.
For example, George’s Greek Orthodox occasion can move. Check the appropriate church calendar for the year, then create or update a one-year event if needed. The downloads described in this guide are for the selected fixed-date Latvian and Slovak entries.
If you cannot find the import option
Use the computer browser workflow rather than looking for the file-import menu in the mobile app. Check that the downloaded file ends in .ics and that you selected the intended Google account. If an import reports a problem, retain the original file and inspect the result before trying repeatedly.
If the event seems missing, check whether the destination calendar is visible, then search for the name and examine the relevant date. If the event appears but no notification arrived, inspect its notifications and your device’s delivery settings; the file’s existence does not demonstrate that an alert was enabled.
Troubleshoot the result instead of importing repeatedly
If Google Calendar rejects the file, begin with the file itself. Confirm that its name ends in .ics, that it was saved completely, and that you selected the file rather than a folder or a browser shortcut. An import error does not prove that the calendar entry is invalid; it may identify a transfer problem on the computer.
If the file imports but the event seems absent, check the destination calendar first. The import screen lets you choose where the event goes, and an event in a hidden calendar will not appear in the view you are currently using. Search for the displayed name across your calendars, then open the result to inspect its date and description.
If an event appears twice, do not continue importing the same file as a test. Search for the exact name and date, compare the calendar context in each copy, and delete or move the duplicate you do not want. Keeping one clearly labelled event is easier than trying to infer which copy will notify you.
If the date looks one day early or late, check the event’s all-day setting and the time zone of the destination calendar. A fixed all-day event should not be converted into a timed appointment. Compare the displayed month and day with the selected calendar page before changing the event manually.
If you expected an alert but none arrived, open the event and inspect its notification settings. A downloaded ICS file can contain a date and recurrence without creating a notification in your account. Device-level permissions, quiet hours and a calendar’s notification defaults can also affect delivery. Add the reminder you want and, if it matters, test the notification with a temporary event rather than relying on an assumption.
If the person’s name day has changed, edit the existing recurring series deliberately. Decide whether the old date should remain as a historical note, end on a particular year or be removed. Adding a new annual file without settling the old series creates two competing reminders and can make the person receive an unwanted greeting on the former date.
A calendar import is complete only when the result makes sense to you: the right name, the right calendar, the right date, a recurrence you intended and a notification you can actually see. The file transfer is just the middle step; inspecting the saved event is what makes the reminder dependable. The final useful check is practical: one correctly named event, on the confirmed date, in the right calendar, with the repeat and notification you actually want. Once that is set, you can prepare a name-day wish rather than reconstructing the lookup each year.