When should you buy a calendar for 2026? Here’s our guide

At Personal Planner, you decide when your calendar should start. Are your planning fingers already itching to begin a new calendar? Or has life changed – maybe you’ve started studying, switched jobs, are planning a wedding, or want to try a new design with more flexibility?

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Life doesn’t always start in January, and your calendar shouldn’t have to either. With a free start month, you choose when it begins: August, October, November, or maybe another month that suits you best. Most traditional calendars are locked into a calendar year – from January to December – no matter when you buy them. That means you often have to wait or lose months you don’t get to use. A free start month avoids all of that.

Your calendar starts exactly when you want and runs for twelve months from that date. It’s more flexible, more sustainable, and above all, more realistic. Planning family life, new projects, or just want to gain better control? A personal planner can help you create structure and stay motivated. Curious about getting started for next year? Take a look at the 2026 calendar already now and choose when yours should begin.

Plan your order – tips depending on your preferred start month

The freedom to choose your own start month is great, but it might also raise some questions. When should you order your new calendar to receive it on time? Here are our top tips!

Want to start using your calendar in January 2026?

It’s best to order in November or December. That gives you plenty of time to design the calendar exactly how you want it and have it delivered before the new year begins. Maybe you like starting the year with new routines, goals, and workouts? Then a January start is spot on.

Want to start earlier, like in October or November 2025?

Try ordering in summer or early autumn. That way you avoid December stress and can start the fall with a fresh, motivating planning tool by your side.

Starting school or university in August?

Then June or early July is the perfect time to order. That way your calendar will arrive before term begins, and you’ll have time to fill in your schedules, course dates, and goals from day one.

Planning a wedding or another major event in spring 2026?

Order before Christmas. That gives you plenty of time to organize everything from to-do lists to key dates, making the planning process something to enjoy rather than stress about. If you’re planning a spring wedding, a calendar is an essential tool for keeping track of guest lists, deadlines, and tastings.

Keep delivery times and postal delays in mind

During holidays and busy seasons, shipping times may vary. As we like to say: better a week too early than a day too late. After all, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of being one step ahead, right?

Why it pays off to order early

Being early has its perks – especially with something as personal as a custom calendar for 2026. The earlier you order, the more time you have to design exactly the calendar you want – from colors and cover to content and extra pages. You’ll also avoid the familiar last-minute stress of the holidays and new year. You know – when gifts, mulled wine, and pine needles start piling up. By ordering early, your calendar will be printed, packed, and delivered calmly and on time. And if you’ve chosen personal add-ons, every day of planning in advance is worth gold. We’ve gathered even more tips to help you avoid holiday stress – with or without your calendar by your side. And you know what? Designing your own planner can actually be a really cozy activity. Sit down with a cup of tea, reflect on what matters in the year ahead, and make it your own – we truly recommend making time for it.

Ready to start planning?

Whether you’re longing for more structure, dreaming of a new job, or planning something big like a wedding – it often starts with a really good planner. One that you chose yourself. With a free start month, you can time your beginning to exactly when it feels right for you. And the best part? You control the whole process – both when your calendar starts and when you want to order it.

Our rule of thumb? Order a few weeks in advance – especially if you want to avoid stress and take your time designing it. So pour yourself something nice, and start sketching your personalized calendar for 2026. It’s actually quite lovely to be both designer and planner at once – especially when the result feels exactly like you. Want to take it a step further? We’ve gathered tips on how to create a planning habit that lasts with the help of some clever tricks.

Choose your product and start designing now – with the exact month you want to begin with!