diff --git a/config/khal/khal.conf b/config/khal/khal.conf
index 8294fa5..4450a08 100644
--- a/config/khal/khal.conf
+++ b/config/khal/khal.conf
@@ -2,6 +2,12 @@
 [[my_calendars_local]]
 path = ~/.calendars/
 type = discover
+[[my_contacts_local]]
+path = ~/.contacts/contacts.vcf/
+type = birthdays
+
+[default]
+days = 7
 
 [locale]
 timeformat = %H:%M