Xiaomi smartphone owners often face a situation where the system interface is fully translated into Russian, but the standard Calendar app continues to display the days and months in English or Chinese. This is a common feature of the MIUI and HyperOS shell that can be confusing, especially for those who are used to seeing dates in their native language.
There are several ways to do this, from simple switches in settings to more complex manipulation of regional parameters. In some cases, the calendar interface language is rigidly tied to the selected region of the device, in others it depends on the settings of a particular Google account, understanding these nuances will allow you to quickly get the gadget in order without the need for flashing.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available methods for changing the language locale in the calendar, how system constraints work and what workarounds are offered by experienced users, and the main thing is to act consistently so as not to disrupt other important personalization settings.
Basic settings of the system and region language
The first thing to check is the general settings of your smartphone, and often the calendar language is automatically pulled from the system settings, but only if the right region is selected. If China or India are in the region, even in the Russian language of the interface, the calendar can display data in the format familiar to these countries. → Advanced settings → Region and select "Russia" or your country.
After a region change, the system may require a reboot or simply update the desktop widgets. Note that in the MIUI shell, changing the region sometimes changes the set of pre-installed apps and news feeds. This is normal behavior that ensures that local content is matched.
⚠️ Warning: Region change on some global firmware versions may temporarily block work NFC-Pay or change the list of available themes in the store.
If the region change didn’t help, check the main language of the system. Make sure that the Settings menu → Additional settings → Language and input is chosen Russian, not English with Russian layout. Sometimes the list of languages contains the option “Russian (Russia)”, which works more correctly than just “Russian”.
It's also worth noting that new versions of HyperOS have made the logic more flexible, and now the calendar language syncs more often with the language of the system, but only if you use a standard Xiaomi app, not third-party counterparts. If you've previously installed some modifications to the system, they can block automatic language change.
Setup of the built-in application Mi Calendar
The standard application, often referred to as the Mi Calendar, has its own internal settings, independent of the system. To access them, open the app and find the menu icon, usually located in the upper left or right corner.
Inside the settings menu, you should look for a section associated with display or general settings. This may be the Language switch, which defaults to the System position. If it is active but the language is unchanged, try to force the desired option from the list, if this option is available in your firmware version.
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If there is no language choice in the application settings, try clearing the app cache through the Apps menu → App Management → Calendar → Clear → Clear the cache.
It is important to distinguish between the interface language (buttons, menus) and the date language. In some MIUI builds, the interface may be in Russian, and the names of the months may remain in English because of the lack of localized fonts in a particular design topic.
Also, check in the app settings to see which calendar is the primary one for displaying events. If only an English locale account is activated, then events can be displayed accordingly. Make sure your local calendar or Google account is marked in the event source list with the correct settings.
Working with Google Calendar on Xiaomi
Many users prefer to use Google Calendar instead of the standard Xiaomi app, in which case the logic of the work changes: the application depends entirely on the settings of your Google account and the settings of the application in the Play Market. First, open the Google Calendar app and click on the profile icon in the corner.
In the menu that opens, select Settings and then General. Here you will find "App Language." If it is set to System Language, the app will try to follow the language of the smartphone. However, if the system is Russian and the calendar is English, try manually selecting "Russian" in this list.
☑️ Checking Google Settings
Sometimes events created on a computer or other device in the English version of the service can force the English language of the interface. Check the settings of your account on calendar.google.com through the browser, turning on the Desktop version mode.
⚠️ Note: Changing the language in your Google account settings may affect the display of holiday and weekend names across all of your services.
If that doesn’t work, try removing Google Calendar app updates through your smartphone settings and installing it again. When you first install it, the app will re-query your language and region preferences, which often resets the erroneous configurations.
The impact of the design topic on the display of text
MIUI is famous for its deep customization, but the themes can make adjustments. Some third-party themes don't contain full localization for all system fonts, which can cause the calendar to have characters or English letters instead of Russian. Go back to the standard theme to see if it's the case.
To do this, go to the Themes app, click on the profile icon and select My Themes. Activate the Classic or Default theme. After applying the standard design, restart the device, which is guaranteed to return all system fonts to factory values.
If you don't want to give up your favorite theme, look up the themes in the store with a "RU" or "Global" tag. Often, enthusiasts release corrected versions of popular themes that fix coding and font problems, and installing this version can solve the problem without losing visual style.
Also worth checking the font settings in Settings → Screen → Font. Using third-party fonts downloaded from the theme store can cause Cyrillic incorrect display in calendar widgets. Return the standard Roboto or MI Sans font for diagnosis.
Why is the calendar widget on the desktop different language from the application?
Synchronization of Mi and Google accounts
The conflict between Mi Account and Google Account is another common cause of language problems: If your account is prioritized with an English locale in your sync settings, your calendar will focus on that account. Check Settings → Accounts and Sync.
Make sure that both accounts are in the right country and time zone, and the wrong time zone can shift not only time, but also the format of the date display (for example, from DD.MM.GYG to MM/DD/GYG), which is visually perceived as a change of language.
The table below shows the main differences in calendar behavior depending on the dominant account:
| Parameter | Mi Accounts Dominate | Google Account Dominates The Google Account | Local account |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interface language | Depends on the Mi region | Depends on Google's settings | Language of the system |
| Holidays | Chinese/Global | Google Account Countries | No or systemic. |
| Beginning of the week | |||
| Synchronization | Xiaomi's Cloud | Google Cloud | Memory of the device |
For stable operation, it is recommended to bring the settings of the region in both accounts to the same denominator, if you live in Russia, both in the Mi Account settings and in the Google settings should be Russia, which will prevent conflicts when displaying public holidays.
Solving problems with widgets on the desktop
The desktop calendar widget is a separate element of the system, and it may not update immediately after changing the settings within the app. If you change the language in the app, but the numbers and letters on the screen remain the same, try removing the widget.
Press and hold the calendar widget, drag it to the cart or press the cross to delete. Then go back to the widget menu (usually swipe left to the end or pinch two fingers across the screen) and add the widget "Calendar" again. When added, it counts the current system settings.
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Widgets in MIUI require manual updates after global system settings changes, such as language or region changes.
There is also a nuance to the size of the widget: Some large weather and calendar widgets ("Hours and calendar") may have their own customizations, different from the standard calendar. Try choosing a smaller widget or a different style to see if the problem persists.
If the widget continues to show the wrong language, check if Simple Mode (for older people) is enabled. In this mode, the interface is simplified, and language packs can load differently. Turn it off in Settings → Advanced Settings → Simple Mode.
Additional methods and resetting settings
In extreme cases, when no switches help, more radical measures can be tried: Resetting Google and Xiaomi service app settings often solves problems with "stuck" language settings. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps.
Search Google Play Services, Google Calendar, Calendar (from Xiaomi) for each of them. Remember, cleaning up calendar data will only remove local caches, events synchronized with the cloud, will be saved after re-entry.
⚠️ Before clearing your data, make sure your latest sync is successful so you don’t lose important records stored only in your phone’s memory.
Once the data is cleaned, restart your smartphone, and when you first start your calendar, the system will ask for permission to access your contacts and storage, and re-determine the interface language, which is equivalent to "clean installation" of an application.
If that doesn't work, check for system updates. Go to Settings → About the phone and click on the system version. If a MIUI or HyperOS update is available, install it. In new security and stability patches, developers often fix localization errors.