Did you accidentally delete calendar events on your iPhone or lose them after an update? Don't panic—recovering your schedule is easier than you think. In this guide, you'll learn 7 ways to restore your iPhone calendar, all in one place, so you can quickly get your events back.
Method 1. Recover Calendar on iPhone Without a Backup (Using Gbyte Recovery)
When missing calendar events aren't covered by a backup, Gbyte Recovery offers a direct way to restore them. The tool scans your device for older versions of your calendar data, and you can run a free scan first to see if your events are recoverable.
How to Recover Calendar Events (Free Trial Steps)
Step 1. Launch Gbyte Recovery
On a computer: Begin the 10-second download and open Gbyte Recovery.
On an iPhone browser: Create a Gbyte account and you'll be taken straight to the data selection page.
Step 2. Choose Calendar as your target data type, then select Scan.
Step 3. Sign in with your Apple account to connect your iPhone.
Step 4. Let the Scan Complete. Once the scan finishes, you'll see all recoverable calendar events listed in the results panel.
Step 5. Preview the items and save what you need to your device.
Tips
Gbyte Recovery can also scan for deleted photos, messages, contacts, and more. You can choose multiple file types to recover everything in one go.
You don't have to keep the window open while scanning: Computer users will receive a notification when the scan is done. iPhone browser users can close the page, and the results will be sent by email when ready.
Why Gbyte Recovery Works
High recovery success rate: 90% recovery rate confirmed by over 500k real-world users.
Advanced technology: Uses digital-forensics-grade methods adapted for everyday personal data recovery.
No backup needed: Directly scan historical data on device without relying on backup files.
No 30-day limit: Missed the best recovery window? You can still restore data from months or years ago.
Privacy guaranteed: 100% safe scan with end-to-end encryption. No data is stored on our servers.
Method 2. Restore Calendar by enabling iCloud Sync
Sometimes events get deleted from your iPhone, but the iCloud version still keeps them. By turning iCloud Calendar sync back on, you can restore your deleted events quickly.
Steps to Restore
Step 1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
Step 2. Tap your name > iCloud > See All > iCloud Calendar.
Step 3. Turn on iCloud Calendar. When prompt, choose Merge to keep your local calendars safe. If it's already on: turn it off, choose Keep on My iPhone when asked, then turn it back on.
Step 4. Wait a few minutes for iCloud to sync and restore your calendar events.
Tip: You can also check your calendar directly at icloud.com/calendar.
When It Works
iCloud and your iPhone aren't synced.
You want to quickly download the iCloud version of your calendar.
When It Doesn’t Work
The events were deleted from iCloud as well.
Method 3. Restore Calendar from Email or App Accounts
Many calendars are synced with email accounts or third-party apps, not just iCloud. If your calendar was linked to Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or another service, you can restore deleted events by re-enabling sync or re-adding the account.
Step 1. Go to Settings > Apps > Calendar > Calendar Accounts.
Step 2. Select the account (Gmail, Outlook, etc.) that contains your calendar events.
Step 3. Make sure Calendars is toggled on.
Step 4. Wait a few minutes for your iPhone to sync and restore your calendar events.
Method 4. Use iCloud's Built-in Calendar Recovery
iCloud offers a built-in recovery feature that can restore deleted calendar events, even if they were removed from your iPhone. Every change you make to your calendar is automatically saved in iCloud's Data Recovery system for 30 days, giving you a safety window to recover deleted or lost events.
Steps to Restore
Step 1. On a computer or tablet, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
Step 2. Click the menu in the top-right corner and select Data Recovery.
Step 3. Choose Restore Calendars.
Step 4. You’ll see available versions listed by date and time.
Step 5. Click Restore next to the version you want to recover.
When It Works
You have always had iCloud Calendar enabled.
The calendar version you need is within the last 30 days.
When It Doesn’t Work
You never turned on iCloud Calendar, so no data was uploaded.
The deleted calendar is older than 30 days, so it’s no longer archived in iCloud.
Method 5. Restore Calendars from iCloud Backup
If you previously backed up your iPhone to iCloud, your calendar events are included in those backups. Restoring from an iCloud backup allows you to return your calendar to the version saved at the backup time, which may include the events you lost.
Step 1. Check your backup for Calendar data
Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup and select your device.
Check which data types are included—items toggled on are backed up.
If Calendars isn't included, this method won't work.
Make sure the backup date is before your data was lost.
Important: If a suitable backup exists, do not create a new iCloud backup, as it may overwrite the calendar data you want to recover.
Step 2. Erase your iPhone
Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
Note: Restoring from iCloud requires a blank iPhone. This step will erase your iPhone, so make sure you have a recent backup on computer.
Step 3. Restore from iCloud Backup
After your iPhone restarts, follow the setup process.
When you reach the Transfer Apps & Data screen, select Restore from iCloud Backup.
Step 4. Select your backup
Sign in to your Apple ID and select the backup that contains your calendar events.
Step 5. Wait for the restore process to complete.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Requires a BackupIf you never backed up your iPhone, this method won't work.
- Full Reset NeededErasing your iPhone will remove all current data. Only the data included in the backup will be restored.
- No Preview of Calendar ContentYou can only infer what's included based on the backup date; you can't view the exact events beforehand.
To safely recover calendar events without resetting your iPhone, consider using Gbyte Recovery, which allows you to preview and restore your data selectively.
Method 6. Restore Calendar from Finder Backup [Mac]
If you regularly back up your iPhone to your Mac using Finder, your calendar events may be included in the backup.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.
Step 2. Open Finder and select your iPhone under Locations.
Step 3. Click Restore Backup.
Step 4. Choose the backup that contains your calendar events.
Step 5. Click Restore and wait for the process to complete.
Method 7. Restore Calendar from iTunes Backup [Windows PC]
iTunes backups on Windows PCs also include calendar events.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your Windows PC with a USB cable.
Step 2. Open iTunes and select your iPhone.
Step 3. Click Summary, then choose Restore Backup.
Step 4. Select the backup that contains your calendar events.
Step 5. Click Restore and wait for the process to complete.
Conclusion
Restoring a calendar on your iPhone doesn't have to be stressful. Depending on your situation, you can recover deleted events through iCloud sync, built-in recovery, iCloud or Finder/iTunes backups, email accounts, or advanced recovery tools like Gbyte Recovery. By following the right steps, you can regain your lost events safely and efficiently, keeping your schedule organized and your important appointments intact. With these options, your calendar is never truly gone.
