August 2026 Calendar Templates – 14 Free Printables

I’ve been living in my swimsuit and having popsicles for breakfast since June. Now I’m ready for month No. 3! But even a laid-back summer needs a little structure, and these cute free printable August 2026 calendars will keep us all organized.

August is like the Sunday of summer – you want to relax and enjoy it, but there’s also that little voice in the back of your head reminding you that responsibilities are looming.

On top of everything, it’s also back-to-school season. Even if my son Spencer is all grown up now, I still remember all the craziness. With all the preparations and transitioning to your regular school routine, these free printable August 2026 calendars can really make a difference in staying organized.

No need to hunt for individual calendars – all 14 designs are bundled into one convenient PDF! They’re ink-saving, with a classic vertical layout and a Sunday start. Plus, they’re perfectly sized for standard U.S. Letter paper.

Come on, let’s pick out some calendars!

🔶 Abstract

🍃 Blue Foliage

🌿 Botanical

🍋 Citrus

🏡 Farmhouse

🥕 Food

🟨 Geometric

💕 Hearts

🏢 Black & White Office

🌞 Motivational

🐾 Pets

🌈 Rainbow

🌵 Succulents

🌺 Watercolor Floral

🖨️ Grab It Now

Now it’s time to get our August plans in order. Here’s how to grab my free printable August 2026 calendars:

✅Type in your name and email address below.

✅Click the “Grab It Now” button.

✅Keep an eye on your inbox for an email containing the download link (it’s usually lightning fast!).

✅Save the PDF file to your device.

✅Open the PDF in Adobe Reader (or your preferred PDF reader).

✅Pick the calendar pages you want to print.

✅The default settings are ideal for U.S. Letter paper. If you’re printing on A4 or A5, you can tweak the “Scale” option.

✅Hit “Print” from the “File” menu, and ta-da!

📅 Calendar Planning Hacks For An Awesome August

Planning is not about cramming every square inch of your calendar with endless to-dos. It’s about creating an easy to navigate roadmap, and making sure there’s still some room for rest and relaxation.

The strategies below really work for me – feel free to steal them. And also let me know what hacks are you using to stay organized!

👉 Color-Code Your Life

Figuring out what a note is about at a glance is best done with color coding. You’ll know what kind of task or event it is even before you read it!

Here’s the color-coding system I use:

Color	Category
🔵Blue	Work deadlines and meetings
🟢Green	Family activities
🔴Red	Important events
🟠Orange	Errands and chores
🟡Yellow	Social commitments
🟣Purple	Self-care

👉 Symbols to the Rescue

The daily space available in a monthly calendar is pretty scarce. Sometimes it’s so much more efficient to use a symbol – it takes less space and it’s also a lot easier to notice. Here are a few of my favorites:

Symbol	Meaning
⭐Stars	Birthdays
❤️Hearts	Anniversaries
‼️Exclamation points	Important deadlines
💲Dollar signs	Bill payments and other purchases
💡Lightbulbs	Bright ideas
✔️Checkmarks	Completed tasks
✈️Airplanes	Travel plans
🎵Music notes	Concerts and performances
🙂Smiley faces	Fun outings

📝 Expand Your Plans

Since monthly calendars provide a limited amount of space for each day, I use this free printable weekly planner to create more detailed plans. Then, I go in a bit further with my free printable daily planner.

They give me the space to write down all the important (and less important) details of my busy life.

🔔 Use Reminders

I usually check my calendars in the morning and add some new to-dos in the evening. I have to admit it’s pretty difficult to go over them several times a day.

And that’s why I set reminders for everything important and time sensitive! Whether it’s a phone alert, a sticky note, or a good old-fashioned reminder app, I make sure I have a backup system in place.

✨ Things To Do in August

If you didn’t have the time for a vacation yet, don’t fret….there’s still time. The days are still long and the weather is warm and you can make the most of them even with a last-minute getaway.

Of course, there are other things to do in August and my cute free monthly calendars will help you plan it all!

🏖️ Vacation Vibes

Me and my husband always try to squeeze in one last vacation before the summer ends. Even if it’s just for a weekend.

I use this free printable travel binder to organize everything. It helps me compare destinations, create an itinerary and a daily travel plan, all while making sure I don’t exceed my budget.

We also really love hiking and camping. There’s nothing as relaxing as enjoying nature during summer, right? This free camping checklist printable is my secret to making sure I have all the gear I need. You really don’t want to find out you forgot your flashlight when you’re in the middle of the woods, trust me!

📚 Back-to-School Bonanza

The back to school season might put you under a lot of stress for the first few years until you get the hang of it. Well, I’ve been through it all and preparing ahead of time is probably the best thing you can do to avoid any last-minute anxiety.

This free printable back-to-school checklist makes it super easy to stock up on school supplies. There’s also a checklist for all the tasks that need to be done before the new school year starts. Things like scheduling doctor visits and haircuts, transitioning to the school routine, preparing clothes and everything else. It’s so much easier when you have a plan!

And let’s not forget about the precious memories we get on the first day of school. these cute free printable first-day-of-school signs will let you capture the best photos of your kids. Every time I look at them my heart melts!

🍅 Canning Craze

Do you have a bountiful garden or an awesome farmer’s market nearby? August is the best time to make the most of those delicious summer fruits and veggies. Canning is easy and totally worth it.

In fact, the most important thing is to keep your homemade goodies organized. I use these free printable and editable canning labels to sort them. This way I know exactly what each jar holds and when it was made.

🥳 Just for Fun

This year I made it a mission to enjoy what each month has to offer – because life’s too short to be serious all the time!

Well, August is packed with fun holidays and events. Sink your teeth in a juicy slice of watermelon on National Watermelon Day, or give your feline friend some extra cuddles on International Cat Day. These lesser-known celebrations can be more entertaining than you can imagine!

Let’s keep the conversation flowing! What are your favorite ways to use a monthly calendar? Share your favorite calendar hacks, strategies, and organizational wins. Us planning enthusiasts need to stick together! 🤓