diff --git a/applets/digital-clock/package/contents/ui/CalendarView.qml b/applets/digital-clock/package/contents/ui/CalendarView.qml
index 96d9c9b69..26769a376 100644
--- a/applets/digital-clock/package/contents/ui/CalendarView.qml
+++ b/applets/digital-clock/package/contents/ui/CalendarView.qml
@@ -480,6 +480,7 @@ PlasmaExtras.Representation {
 
                 visible: holidaysList.count == 0
 
+                iconName: "checkmark"
                 text: monthView.isToday(monthView.currentDate) ? i18n("No events for today")
                                                                : i18n("No events for this day");
             }