Aaand the holidays just flew by again! I’m still finding stray confetti in the house and the leftovers in my fridge could feed a small army. But it’s time to get back to our regular routines. To start the new year on the right track, I came up with these cute free printable January 2026 calendars!
We’re in the weird post-holiday limbo where you’re not sure what day it is, your pants feel a little snugger than usual, and the mere thought of another slice of pie makes your stomach churn. That’s where I’m at right now. I’m still trying to recover from my New Year’s Eve feast and boy is it tough!
After failing some overly ambitious New Year’s resolutions, this year I’m taking a more humble approach. Instead of setting myself up for failure with some crazy goals, I’m focusing on small, manageable changes. And guess what’s helping me navigate this whole ‘new year, slightly-improved me’ situation? Yep, these free printable January 2026 calendars!
This is why I love printables so much. They sure can make your life easier when done right! And these calendars definitely fit the bill. The good thing is, they’re also stylish so you can hang them on your fridge, wall, or bulletin board.
With 14 designs to choose from, you’re sure to find at least a few you’ll love. Each calendar has a vertical layout, Sunday start, and is formatted for standard U.S. Letter paper. Just download, print, and enjoy!
Scroll down to see all the fun themes!
🔶 Abstract
🍃 Blue Foliage
🌿 Botanical
🍋 Citrus
🏡 Farmhouse
🥕 Food
🟨 Geometric
💕 Hearts
🏢 Black & White Office
🌞 Motivational
🐾 Pets
🌈 Rainbow
🌵 Succulents
🌺 Watercolor Floral
🖨️ Grab It Now
We should all have better organization as our New Year’s resolution and these free printable January 2026 calendars are the perfect tool to achieve it. You’ve seen all the themes, decided on your favorites and now it’s time to grab them!
Here’s how to do it:
✔️Share your info – Simply enter your name and email address in the box below.
✔️Hit that button – Click “Grab It Now” and prepare for a calendar extravaganza! ✨
✔️Check your email – You’ll receive an email with your download link almost instantly. (If you don’t see it right away, peek in your spam folder – sometimes those emails like to go on little adventures.)
✔️Download the goods – Save the PDF file to your computer or device.
✔️Open sesame – Use the free Adobe Reader program (or any PDF reader you prefer) to open the file.
✔️Pick your faves: Select the calendar pages that tickle your fancy.
✔️Print like a pro – If you’re using U.S. Letter paper, you’re good to go with the default print settings. If you’re printing on a different size (like A4 or A5), you might need to adjust the “Scale” option. Then, just click “Print” from the File menu and watch those beauties roll off the press!
💡Tip: It might seem convenient but don’t use Mac’s Preview app, your browser or other apps that can open PDFs but aren’t dedicated PDF readers to open the file for printing. Sometimes they don’t display some fonts properly and it would be a shame to miss out on these cute designs!
📅 Calendar Planning Hacks for a Smoother January
I told you: these monthly calendar templates are good for any kind of planning. Over time I developed some great strategies to improve my organization so here are some of my favorites:
🌈 Color-Coding Extravaganza
Color-coding helps me understand my schedule at a glance without having to read all the details. I will list the meaning of each color below, but keep in mind this is not a set recipe. You can assign the colors however makes more sense to you.
🔵Blue – Work deadlines and meetings
🟢Green – Family activities
🔴Red – Important events
🟠Orange – Errands and chores
🟡Yellow – Social commitments
🟣Purple – Self-care
I like to use highlighters but you can also used colored pens. Whatever works for you!
😎 Symbol Savvy
Symbols are another type of visual cue I rely on for my planning. Here are a few of my favorites:
⭐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
You can make quick doodles or use stickers – both are fun and effective!
⏳ Time Blocking
While I love the big-picture view of these monthly calendars, I also need the detailed structure of time blocking. So I use them both!
Use my monthly calendars to note important dates and deadlines, and my free printable time-blocking templates to break down your day into manageable chunks. They make such a great pair!
✨ Things To Do In January
Is January just for curling up under a blanket and reading a book or binge-watching TV shows? I don’t think so. Life is worth living every month of the year!
📌Resolution Reboot – Is the idea of New Year resolutions starting to seem bland and useless? Maybe not!
My advice: take it slow. Don’t think you can change your life completely in a few days. Or that you’ll be more motivated because a new year just started.
Grab my free Year in Review printables to reflect on the past year and set some truly meaningful goals for the future. As for new habits, try to introduce them one by one. You’ll find that very often baby steps are the key to success.
📌New Year, New Hobby? – January is most famous for the New Year’s Day festivities (and trying to remember how to write the date correctly). But did you know that January is National Hobby Month?
The chilly weather makes it the perfect time to dust off your old guitar, try a new craft, or finally learn how to knit. Use your calendar to schedule in some dedicated time for your favorite hobbies.
📌Self-Care Savvy – The holidays are fun, but they can also be exhausting. And as soon as they’re over, it’s back to work, back to school, and back to the daily grind. Between all these responsibilities we also need to take care of ourselves.
I created this free printable self-care and wellness journal for this exact purpose. After all, self-care should be non-negotiable, right?
📌Declutter & Donate – The first week of January is a little shady for me. It takes me a bit to get back into my routine. And once I wake up from my slumber I notice my home is not in good shape after the holiday season.
That’s usually the time when I pull out this free printable deep cleaning checklist. It’s a great resource for when your home needs a purge. Cleaning and decluttering ain’t no fun, but they can sure go smoother when you’re organized.
On the bright side, you’ll feel so much lighter once you finish! And don’t forget to donate any unwanted items to a local charity.
What planning hacks and methods do you use? I’d love to know your tricks for better planning and organization. Let’s chat in the comments!
Hi!
Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.
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