All Google Calendar updates
175 updates to Google Calendar tracked so far. Most recent: 2026-10-05 — Secondary calendars now follow the lifecycle of their owner, being deleted or suspended when the owner account is deleted or suspended.
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2026-10-05Comms & Meetings
Secondary calendars now follow the lifecycle of their owner, being deleted or suspended when the owner account is deleted or suspended.
Starting October 5, 2026, secondary calendars in Google Workspace will automatically inherit the lifecycle status of their owning user account. When a user account is deleted or suspended, any secondary calendars they own will be deleted or suspended accordingly, mirroring the behavior of primary calendars. To retain a secondary calendar, ownership must be transferred to another user before the original owner's account is removed. Admins can transfer calendars via the Admin Console or Calendar API, while end users can do so in Calendar Settings. The change applies to all Google Workspace customers and Workspace Individual subscribers, rolling out via both Rapid and Scheduled release tracks with an extended rollout period.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-10-05 • Scheduled: 2026-10-05 -
2026-09-25Comms & Meetings
Google Calendar now supports displaying up to three time zones on the web.
Users can configure a primary, secondary, and new tertiary time zone, each with custom labels, and view them side‑by‑side in the main calendar grid (Day, Week, Custom multi‑day views) and in the Find a Time view when scheduling events. The feature reduces scheduling friction for global teams and eliminates manual time conversions. Admins have no controls; end users can learn more in the Help Center. Rollout begins September 25, 2026 for Rapid Release domains (gradual over up to 15 days) and October 12, 2026 for Scheduled Release domains (full rollout within 1–3 days).
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-09-25 • Scheduled: 2026-10-12 -
2026-08-28Comms & Meetings
Google Calendar adds a per-event setting to suppress email responses to invitations and updates.
Google Calendar introduces a new per-event setting, 'Get an email when guests respond,' allowing organizers to suppress RSVP emails and automatic replies like out-of-office messages. When unchecked, organizers will not receive RSVP emails from Google Calendar or third‑party calendar attendees, and third‑party RSVPs won’t appear on the event, though Google Calendar RSVPs remain visible. The setting applies to the full series for recurring events. It rolls out gradually to Rapid Release domains starting August 28, 2026 (up to 15 days) and to Scheduled Release domains starting September 10, 2026 (1–3 days). The feature is available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and personal Google accounts.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-08-28 • Scheduled: 2026-09-10 -
2026-08-27Comms & Meetings
Google Calendar now adds third‑party video conferencing links to the Location field for outgoing invites and shows a structured 'Join video call' button for incoming invites.
Google Calendar has been updated to improve interoperability with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Cisco Webex. For outgoing invitations, the conferencing URL is automatically placed in the event's Location field so external clients display it as a clickable button. For incoming invitations from external systems, Google Calendar extracts the meeting URL, ID, and passcode and surfaces a prominent 'Join video call' button on the event across Web, Android, and iOS. No admin controls are needed; the feature rolls out to Rapid and Scheduled Release domains starting August 27, 2026.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-08-27 • Scheduled: 2026-08-27 -
2026-08-18Comms & Meetings
Google Calendar now lets users block individuals to remove current event invites and stop future invitations, with the block applied across all Google products.
Starting August 18, 2026, Google Workspace users can block a person directly in Google Calendar; doing so automatically deletes any existing event invitation from that user and prevents new Calendar invites. The blocked user is added to the account‑wide blocklist, so interactions are also blocked in other supported Google apps (e.g., Gmail, Drive). If the user was already blocked elsewhere, their Calendar invites are blocked as well. For non‑Google Calendar users, admins must use Gmail blocking. The feature rolls out gradually over up to 15 days for both Rapid and Scheduled Release domains, with no admin controls required.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-08-18 • Scheduled: 2026-08-18 -
2026-08-14Comms & Meetings
New admin controls allow administrators to define which invitation options are available to end users in Google Calendar.
This update expands Calendar settings in the Admin console, enabling admins to set invitation options (auto-add from everyone, known senders only, or after user responds) at the organizational unit or group level. It provides greater control over inbound event invitations from unknown senders and helps minimize potential security risks. End users can select their preferred option within the boundaries set by their administrator. The feature rolls out gradually over up to 15 days starting August 14, 2026, for both Rapid and Scheduled Release domains.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-08-14 • Scheduled: 2026-08-14 -
2026-07-29Comms & Meetings
Google Calendar introduces adjustable information density options (Responsive, Comfortable, Compact) to improve viewing on large monitors.
The update adds three density settings—Responsive, which scales events to fill larger screens; Comfortable, which maintains standard spacing; and Compact, which shows more events with tighter spacing—allowing users to tailor the calendar grid to their monitor size and preference. Admins have no control; end users can change settings via Appearance in Calendar on the web. Rollout begins July 29, 2026 for Rapid Release domains and August 10, 2026 for Scheduled Release domains, with extended visibility potentially exceeding 15 days.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-07-29 • Scheduled: 2026-08-10 -
2026-07-23Comms & Meetings
Google Calendar now displays a new icon next to leaders who have calendar delegates in the guest list, showing delegate info and enabling direct chat.
When viewing a guest list in Google Calendar on the web, users will see a new icon beside leaders that have a calendar delegate assisting with scheduling. Hovering over the icon reveals the delegate’s information and allows users to start a chat directly. The icon appears in event details view, full-screen creation, and side-by-side scheduling view, helping users quickly identify and contact the appropriate scheduling support.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-07-23 • Scheduled: 2026-08-03 -
2026-07-07Comms & Meetings
Changes recurring event visibility so that visibility edits apply to the entire series and existing events adopt the strictest visibility setting in the series.
Google Calendar now prevents users from changing the visibility of a single event within a recurring series; any visibility change affects all events in the series. Additionally, existing events in a recurring series are updated to match the strictest visibility setting among the series (e.g., if one event is private, all become private).
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-07-07 • Scheduled: 2026-07-07 -
2026-07-07Comms & Meetings
Introduces a new calendar sharing permission level 'Make changes (see private events as free/busy)' that lets delegates edit calendar while hiding private event details.
Google Calendar adds a new sharing permission level named 'Make changes (see private events as free/busy)'. Delegates with this permission can create, delete, and edit non-private events, but private events appear only as 'busy' blocks and cannot be edited or rescheduled. Private events are also hidden from search results for delegates, providing leaders a way to assign calendar management support without exposing private details.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-07-07 • Scheduled: 2026-07-07 -
2026-06-18Comms & Meetings
New organization filter for the CalendarList:list API method to monitor secondary calendar ownership.
A new filtering option is being added to the CalendarList:list API method that restricts results to return only secondary calendars owned by the organization. This allows administrators to programmatically monitor the ownership status of users' secondary calendars and make necessary adjustments in preparation for upcoming secondary calendar data lifecycle changes.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-07-06 • Scheduled: 2026-07-06 -
2026-06-18Comms & Meetings
New Calendar API endpoint for programmatically transferring secondary calendar ownership.
Google is introducing a new endpoint in the Calendar API that allows administrators to programmatically transfer the ownership of secondary calendars between users in the same organization. This functionality mirrors the Admin console's data transfer feature but provides greater flexibility by allowing administrators to transfer specific, individual secondary calendars without requiring recipient confirmation or sending emails.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-06-18 • Scheduled: 2026-06-18 -
2026-06-17Comms & Meetings
Google Calendar is expanding event coloring options to include up to 200 custom colors.
Google Calendar is increasing its event coloring options beyond the previous 11 predefined colors. Users can now choose from 24 default colors or define their own using an RGB color picker on the web and via the Calendar API, allowing for up to 200 custom colors for individual events across web and mobile apps.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-06-17 • Scheduled: 2026-06-29 -
2026-06-03Comms & Meetings
Data loss prevention (DLP) policies for Google Calendar are now generally available.
Google Calendar now supports Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, allowing administrators to protect sensitive information shared within event titles, descriptions, and locations. Admins can configure rules to audit, warn, or block the creation and updating of events containing sensitive data, such as credit card or national identification numbers. Users receive immediate feedback via pop-up notifications on the web or automated emails on mobile and API updates when a policy is violated.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-06-03 • Scheduled: 2026-06-03 -
2026-04-07Comms & Meetings
Non-Google users can now book Google Workspace resources directly from their preferred calendar service.
An open beta is being introduced allowing non-Google users, including those on Microsoft Outlook, to book Google Workspace resources such as rooms or equipment directly from their preferred calendar system. Admins can grant specific non-Google users or entire domains booking permissions via the Admin Console. Once configured, non-Google users can reserve resources by simply adding the resource's email address to their calendar event guest list.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-04-07 • Scheduled: 2026-04-07