Open the event in the Facebook app, tap Options, then tap Add to calendar. To get there, tap Menu in the top left, tap Events, and choose the event. On Android you'll also pick which calendar receives it. For a recurring event, tap the time you want first.
Saying you're going to something on Facebook is easy. Remembering it a week later is harder, which is why copying the event into your phone's calendar is so handy. Here are the quick answers first.
| You want to know | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Where's the button? | On the event, under Options, called Add to calendar. |
| How do I find the event? | Menu in the top left, then Events. |
| Is Android different? | Yes, you finish by choosing which calendar to use. |
| What about events that repeat? | Tap the specific time you want to export first. |
| Can birthdays go in too? | No. You can see them on a computer, but they can't be exported. |
Exporting an event, tap by tap
- Tap Menu in the top left of Facebook, then tap Events.
- Tap the event you want to add to your calendar.
- If the event is recurring, tap the time you want to export.
- Tap Options, then tap Add to calendar.
- On Android, select which calendar you want to add the event to.
On an iPhone, the steps stop at Add to calendar. On Android there's one more screen, where you choose the calendar. If you keep separate work and personal calendars on your phone, that last choice matters, so pick the one you check most.
Recurring events need one extra tap
A weekly class or a monthly meetup isn't a single date, so Facebook asks you to choose which time you want to export before you tap Options. Pick the session you're planning to attend. If you want several, repeat the steps for each time.
The birthday exception
Birthdays are the one thing people expect to work and it doesn't. Facebook's help centre says you can see birthdays on a computer but you can't export them. So if you want reminders for friends' birthdays in your own calendar, you'll need to add them there by hand.
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Running events for a business page?
If you're the one creating events rather than attending them, check who can manage your page before the day. The walkthrough on adding an admin to a Facebook page covers how to give a colleague access so someone can answer questions while you're busy. And if people will click through to your profile from the event, it helps to add a short bio to your Facebook profile so they know who's behind the event.
What to do next time you RSVP
Make it a habit: the moment you say you're going, tap Options and Add to calendar. It takes seconds and saves you scrolling back through Facebook to find the details later. Remember to pick a time first for recurring events, choose the right calendar on Android, and add birthdays yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Can I export Facebook birthdays to my calendar?
No. The help page says you can see birthdays on a computer but can't export them.
