iOS 26 is causing problems for some iPhone users who rely on the Calendar app’s search functionality. Reports from Reddit and X confirm that searching for existing events is returning no results, even though the entries are clearly present. The issue is affecting multiple models, including the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 16, and iPhone 17 Pro, and has not been resolved in the first iOS 26.1 beta.
The broken search feature is inconsistent. Some phrases still produce results, while others fail completely, leading many to describe the bug as hit-or-miss. Early complaints about Calendar search surfaced during iOS 26 beta testing, but the problem gained wider attention following last week’s public release. Apple support representatives have told affected users that the company is aware of the bug and a fix will be issued in a future update. It is not yet clear whether the correction will arrive in iOS 26.0.1 or the larger iOS 26.1 release.
User experiences highlight just how disruptive the bug can be. One English teacher shared that they tried to backdate lessons with a student named Claudia, but got no results when searching her name, despite two years of weekly events existing in the calendar. Another user described searching multiple times without success, only to have Siri reveal a conflicting event already scheduled. Many regular users expressed frustration because Calendar search is central to keeping track of busy schedules.
Some users on Reddit have shared a temporary workaround that can restore search results. The steps involve going into Settings > Apps > Calendar > Search, turning off the two options labeled Show Events Found in Apps and Show Contacts Found in Apps, then rebooting the iPhone. After restarting, turn both options back on and wait for the Calendar app to rebuild its search index. For some users, results reappeared within a few minutes, while others reported it taking closer to half an hour before past events showed up again. This fix is not universal, but it has worked for many iPhone owners.
For now, the only confirmed news is that Apple has acknowledged the issue and is working on a resolution. iPhone owners who rely heavily on Calendar search may want to watch for upcoming updates closely, as this is expected to be fixed in a near-term software patch.
