Google Calendar on Web Gets Material You Redesign Treatment, Dark Theme Option

Google is rolling out the Material You redesign for its Calendar app on the web, aligning it with the broader Workspace ecosystem.

This comes as the update, which began rolling out on October 23, now includes a dark theme option and other interface enhancements. According to Google’s official blog, the visual update aligns with Material You 3 design standards.

Users can now choose between light mode, dark mode, or a device-default theme, a long-awaited feature for those who prefer darker settings or use OLED displays, as it reduces battery usage. Google Calendar’s updated look also features modernized controls, including buttons, dialogs, and sidebars. These elements are designed to be more accessible while the calendar itself is housed inside a rounded container, with other interface elements sporting a light blue background.

Moreover, the redesign also brings more legible and crisp iconography, which gives the interface a fresher, more modern appearance. Google’s custom-designed typefaces now make up the interface typography, ensuring both readability and consistency across Workspace apps.

The update brings the Calendar app in line with other Workspace websites that have already adopted Material You.

Furthermore, Tasks.google.com is receiving the same UI treatment. Users can access the new dark or light modes by heading to the Settings > Appearance menu. However, Google notes that there’s no admin control over this feature, and it’s available to all users, including Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and personal Google account holders.

Google has warned that the refresh could impact the functionality of installed Chrome extensions related to the Calendar app. The company recommends contacting developers of any affected extensions to report potential issues.

The rollout will take around 15 days, meaning not all users will immediately see the changes, but by mid-November, all should have access to the new interface. (GFB)