How to add a birthday to the calendar on Xiaomi: all the ways

Adding birthdays to the Xiaomi calendar is a challenge that every smartphone user on MIUI faces. Despite its apparent simplicity, the standard Calendar app isn’t always intuitive, especially when it comes to syncing with a Google Account or creating repetitive events. In this article, we’ll break down all the current ways, from manual input to automatic import from contacts.

Xiaomi uses its own MIUI shell, which may vary depending on version (12, 13 or 14) and regional firmware (global, Chinese, EEA).We take these nuances into account and show universal methods that work on most models — from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

1.Adding a birthday through the standard Xiaomi calendar

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Calendar app, which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones and supports the creation of repeat events, including annual (ideal for birthdays).

Open the Calendar app (an icon with a date on the home screen or in the app menu). If it's not, check the Google folder or install it through GetApps. Click on the "+" icon in the lower right corner to create a new event.

• 📅 Please include the name of the event (for example, "Mother's Birthday»).
• 🕒 Select a date (day, month, year – the last one is not required).
• 🔄 In the "Repeat" section, select annually.
• 🔔 If necessary, add a reminder (day, week or hour).

Once saved, the event will appear on the calendar and automatically repeat each year, and it’s important that if you use a local calendar (without being tied to Google), the data can be reset once the phone is reset to factory settings.

2. synchronizing birthdays from Google contacts

If your birthday is already listed in your Google contacts, you can automatically import it into your calendar, which is convenient because it doesn't require manual input and updates when you change your contacts.

Open the Contacts app (or Google Contacts if you use it). Find the contact you want and click "Edit." Scroll down to the Birthday field and specify the date. Save the changes. Now:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization.
• 🔄 Select your Google Account and enable sync for Calendar and Contacts.
• 🔍 Open the Calendar app and check the Birthdays section (may be on the menu or as a separate calendar).

If birthdays are not displayed, manually update the data: in the calendar, click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Update. Also make sure that the calendar settings include the display of the "Birthdays" event (may be hidden by default).

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If you add a birthday to a contact but it doesn’t appear on the calendar, check if the sync for the Contacts app is disabled in the battery settings (MIUI may limit background activity).

3.Using Google Calendar to Manage Events

Many Xiaomi users prefer Google Calendar to the standard app because of its more user-friendly interface and cross-platform.

Install the Google Calendar app from Play Market if you don't have one. Sign in to your account. Click on + → Event. Fill in the fields:

• 🎂 Title (e.g., “DR of the Pope»).
• 📅 Date (year not necessarily specified).
• 🔄 In the "Repeat" section, select each year.
• 🔔 Add a notification (recommended for 1-2 day-day).

The advantage of this method is that events will be available on all devices where you are logged into your Google Account (PC, tablet, other smartphone), and Google Calendar can automatically add birthdays from Google Contacts, if they are listed there.

4.Why birthdays are missing from the calendar and how to fix it

A common problem with Xiaomi users is the disappearance of added birthdays after a system update or a device reboot.

• 🔄 Disabled sync with Google Account (check Settings) → Accounts).
• 📱 Resetting the Calendar app cache (local event data can be deleted).
• 🔧 Limitations MIUI for background activity (in battery settings).
• 📲 Conflict of versions during the update MIUI (Especially relevant for beta-based firmware).

To avoid data loss:

1. Use Google Calendar instead of local storage.
2. Check the sync enabled regularly in Settings → Accounts → Google.
3. Before updating MIUI, back up your calendar through Settings → Additional → Backup.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Chinese firmware MIUI Without Google Services, birthdays from contacts will not automatically be added to the calendar, in which case you will have to enter them manually or install alternative applications (for example, Business Calendar).

5. Alternative Birthday Management Apps

If Xiaomi’s standard tools don’t suit you, consider third-party apps that offer advanced features like automatic congratulations, home screen widgets, and social media integration.

Popular options:

• 🎁 Birthday Calendar – Automatically Import Birthdays from Facebook, VK contact.
• 📅 Business Calendar 2 – Supports widgets and color tags for events.
• 🤖 Google Keep – You can create a birthday reminder note (suitable for rare events).

When choosing a third-party application, pay attention to:

• 🔒 Privacy Policy (some apps request access to contacts and calendar).
• 📱 Compatibility with MIUI (Some programs may conflict with battery optimization).
• 💰 Premium features (free versions often limit the number of events).

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The app side is convenient for managing more birthdays, but standard MIUI and Google Calendar tools are more reliable for long-term data storage.

6. Set up birthday notifications

Adding a birthday to a calendar is useless without a reminder. Xiaomi can set up notifications through standard tools or third-party apps.

In the standard MIUI calendar:

1. Open the birthday event on the calendar.
2. Press "Edit."
3. In the Reminder section, select the time (10 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day, etc.).
4. Save the changes.

On Google Calendar:

• 🔔 You can set up several reminders (for example, a week and a day).
• 📧 Add an email notification (in case the phone is dead).
• 🎨 Change the color of the event for quick identification.

If notifications do not arrive, check:

• 🔔 Are Calendar app alerts included in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Calendar → Notifications.
• 📵 Is the “Do Not Disturb” function in the sound settings disabled.
• 🔋 Is the calendar background activity limited in the battery settings (Settings) → Battery → Choice of applications).

⚠️ Note: On smartphones Xiaomi with MIUI 13/14 Birthday notifications can be duplicated if an event is added to both the standard calendar and Google Calendar. To avoid this, select one event source or turn off sync for one of the calendars.

FAQ: Frequent questions about birthdays in the Xiaomi calendar