Frequently Asked Questions

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General Questions

CalendarBuddy is a free service that sends you email reminders about upcoming long weekends created by federal holidays. We also include curated flight deals from your preferred airport and calendar invites to help you plan ahead.

Yes! CalendarBuddy is 100% free. No premium tiers, no hidden fees, no credit card required. We make money through affiliate commissions when you book flights through our partner links, but this doesn't cost you anything extra.

You'll only receive emails when there's an upcoming long weekend, typically 6-8 times per year. We'll notify you based on your preference (2-4 weeks in advance). We never send spam or unrelated promotional emails.

We track all U.S. federal holidays that create long weekends, including:
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January)
  • Presidents' Day (February)
  • Memorial Day (May)
  • Independence Day (July 4th - when it creates a long weekend)
  • Labor Day (September)
  • Columbus Day (October)
  • Veterans Day (November - when it creates a long weekend)
  • Thanksgiving (November)
  • Christmas (when it creates a long weekend)

Account & Settings

You can update your preferences anytime by:
  1. Clicking the "Login" link and entering your email
  2. Clicking the magic link sent to your email
  3. Updating your settings in the dashboard
You can change your preferred airport, notification timing (2-4 weeks advance notice), and more.

We use your zipcode to determine the nearest major airports and provide relevant flight deals for your area. This helps us send you deals from airports you can actually use, rather than random deals from across the country.

We hate to see you go, but we make it easy to unsubscribe:
  • Click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email
  • Log into your account and click "Delete Account"
  • Email us at [email protected]
Unsubscribing is instant and we'll delete your data within 30 days.

Unfortunately, we can't resend past notifications as the flight deals are time-sensitive and likely no longer available. However, you can:
  • Log into your dashboard to see upcoming long weekends
  • Add the calendar invites from our emails to never miss one again
  • Adjust your notification timing to get alerts earlier

Flight Deals

We use advanced algorithms to search multiple flight booking platforms and identify the best deals from your preferred airport. We look for:
  • Significant price drops compared to average prices
  • Convenient flight times for long weekends
  • Popular destinations for weekend getaways
  • Both nonstop and one-stop options

We strive to show accurate prices, but flight prices change constantly based on availability and demand. The prices in our emails are accurate at the time of sending, but may change by the time you click through. We recommend booking quickly when you see a good deal!

Yes, we receive small affiliate commissions when you book flights through our partner links. This is how we keep CalendarBuddy free for everyone. Important: this doesn't increase your price - you pay the same amount whether you book through our link or go directly to the airline.

Privacy & Security

Absolutely! We take your privacy seriously:
  • We never sell, rent, or share your email with third parties
  • Your data is encrypted and stored securely
  • We only use your email to send you long weekend notifications
  • You can delete your account and all data anytime
Read our full Privacy Policy for more details.

We use passwordless authentication (magic links) for better security and convenience:
  • No passwords to remember or reset
  • No risk of password breaches
  • More secure than weak passwords
  • Quick and easy login via email
Just enter your email, click the link we send, and you're in!

Technical Questions

Our calendar invites are compatible with most calendar applications (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, etc.). If you're having trouble:
  1. Try downloading the .ics file and manually importing it
  2. Check if your email client is blocking attachments
  3. Try opening the email on a different device
  4. Contact us at [email protected] and we'll help!

Here are some things to check:
  1. Check your spam/junk folder
  2. Add [email protected] to your contacts
  3. Make sure you're subscribed (log in to check your status)
  4. Verify your email address is correct in your account
  5. Check if there are any upcoming long weekends (we only email when there are)
Still having issues? Email [email protected]

Not yet! We're focused on perfecting the email experience first. Our emails are mobile-friendly and the calendar invites work great on mobile devices. A mobile app may come in the future based on user demand.

Still have questions?

We're here to help! Send us an email at [email protected] and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.