Free Printable Monthly Calendar 2026
Plan your entire year with this free printable 2026 monthly calendar. Each month is displayed in a clean, Sunday-start grid with large date boxes so you have plenty of room for appointments, birthdays, deadlines, and notes. Print all 12 months at once or just the ones you need.
2026 Calendar Overview
The year 2026 begins on a Thursday (January 1st) and ends on a Thursday (December 31st). It is a common year with 365 days, meaning there is no leap day in February. This calendar uses the standard Sunday-start layout, which is the most widely used format in the United States. Each month occupies its own page with a seven-column grid and large, empty date boxes designed for handwritten notes.
Key 2026 Dates to Remember
Here are some of the most important dates for the year to mark on your printed calendar:
- New Year's Day: Thursday, January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 19
- Presidents' Day: Monday, February 16
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 25
- Independence Day: Saturday, July 4
- Labor Day: Monday, September 7
- Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26
- Christmas Day: Friday, December 25
Printing Tips for Your 2026 Calendar
For a wall calendar that lasts all year, print on heavy cardstock (65 lb or thicker). Use landscape orientation for wider date boxes if your printer supports it. Our layout is optimized for standard US Letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches), but it also prints well on A4 paper. To print just one month, use your browser's print dialog to select a specific page range — January is page 1, February is page 2, and so on.
Pair Your Calendar With Planning Tools
A monthly calendar provides a great bird's-eye view of your schedule, but many people need more detailed daily planning as well. Pair your 2026 calendar with our to-do list template for daily task management, or use a habit tracker to build consistent routines throughout the year. For families, a wall calendar works best alongside a chore chart so everyone knows their responsibilities for each day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day does 2026 start on?
January 1, 2026 falls on a Thursday. This means the first full week of 2026 begins on Sunday, January 4th. Our printable calendar uses a Sunday-start layout, which is the most common format in the United States. If you prefer a Monday-start calendar, you can use our blank calendar template and write in the days manually.
How do I print just one month instead of all 12?
When you click Print, your browser's print dialog will appear. In the page range section, select "Custom" or "Pages" and enter the page number for the month you want. January is page 1, February is page 2, and so on through December on page 12. This saves paper when you only need one or two specific months.
What paper size is this calendar designed for?
This calendar is designed for standard US Letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches). For the best results, print in landscape orientation to maximize the width of each day's box. The calendar also prints acceptably on A4 paper, which is the standard paper size outside the United States. Make sure "Fit to Page" is enabled in your printer settings for the cleanest output.