# How to Create a Calendar in Airtable

> To build a calendar in Airtable, click Create, Start From Scratch, and select Calendar on the left panel. Next, set your view name, access settings, and click Create New View. Then, create a new date field by naming it, choosing a date format, and clicking Create Field before tapping Done.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-calendar-in-airtable/
Apps: Airtable
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3631ab56e05a00fdac93/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the left-side panel and then click 'Create'.
2. Tap 'Start From Scratch' afterwards.
3. On the left-side panel, find and click 'Calendar'.
4. Assign a specific View name and configure the access settings based on your preferences. Once done, click 'Create New View'.
5. Following that, click 'Create a New Date Field'.
6. Assign a specific field name for the calendar and select your desired date format. After that, click 'Create Field'.
7. Tap 'Done' afterwards.
8. After completing these steps, the calendar will be created and displayed immediately.