iOS 26.5.1 Birthdays Issue: Birthdays Not Showing Up in Calendar

First reported on r/ios on June 25, 2026.

Some users are experiencing a birthdays issue on iOS 26.5.1, where their birthdays are not showing up in the calendar. This issue is affecting users on iOS 26.5.1.

What it looks like

• Birthdays not showing up in calendar
• Birthdays issue

How to fix it

1. Open Settings.
2. Click Calendar.
3. Make sure that the affected birthdays are not hidden.
4. Check your calendar settings to ensure they are configured correctly.
5. If this doesn't work, contact Apple support — there isn't a known user-side fix yet.

Affected products

• iOS 26.5.1

Sources

• Apple Calendar Birthdays — reddit:r/ios

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