We spent hours researching wall calendars, evaluating design, ease of installation, and customization options. Our favorite, the Minted Classic Wall Calendar, can be personalized with family photos, birthdays, and more. Here are the best wall calendars. You can start the calendar on any month, so you aren’t beholden to a January start date. (Key for anyone who prefers to track the dates based on the school year.) The calendar comes prepopulated with standard U.S. holidays, but you can easily add in all of your family’s most important dates, like birthdays, anniversaries, and more. Price at time of publish: $42 Price at time of publish: $38 Price at time of publish: $16 Price at time of publish: $28 You’ll not only be supporting a small business but also buying a product designed with sustainability in mind—The Dolphin Studio uses water-based inks on recycled paper, and its packaging has been plastic-free for 52 years. Price at time of publish: $79 The calendar comes with a wet-erase marker complete with a stainless holder to mount next to the calendar. You’ll love the functionality of it, too—the calendar easily wipes clean, so you can make last-minute changes to your schedule without unsightly and potentially confusing cross-outs. Price at time of publish: $80 Hanging this calendar is a cinch, too. The calendar has a sturdy spiral binding complete with a center notch that makes it easy to put it on full display with a simple hook, nail, or pushpin. Price at time of publish: $20 The calendar also includes a drop-down storage pocket (great for any paperwork, like school permission slips or doctor’s forms), nine fridge magnets, and more than 350 stickers. Price at time of publish: $15 If you’re worried you won’t be able to tote the calendar with you, don’t. If desired, you can condense the larger month calendar by folding it into an A4 size notebook for carrying anywhere or tear off any passing months. What’s more, the large-format daily blocks feature bold, centered dates for clear and quick reference and highlights on federal holidays, but they still leave plenty of room for your own written notes. Price at time of publish: $14
Graphics
Wall calendars are a fun accessory that keep you mindful of the passing of time. But they should also have graphics that are easy to read and understand and a font that is pleasing to your eye. Choose a calendar with numbers that won’t have you squinting and a layout that is easy to scan.
Format
Wall calendars come in a variety of formats, from minimalist versions that simply display numbered days and months to those with blank squares for every day of the month that allow you to note upcoming events or keep track of chores. If you keep a calendar on your phone, you might choose a small decorative wall calendar that’s more about the art and graphics than an organizational device. If you prefer having tactile visible reminders on the wall to keep you and your family on task and remind them of important dates, choose a large-format calendar with plenty of white space for personalizing.
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This roundup was written by Brigitt Earley, who has written and edited hundreds of buying guides, particularly in the home space, for various publications over the course of the last 10 years. This article was updated by Emma Phelps, an updates writer for The Spruce, who added new calendar designs and refreshed the roundup with additional wall calendar layouts.
