The 7 Best Monthly Planners

This wiki has been updated 33 times since it was first published in January of 2017. You have a dentist appointment in three days, a client meeting next week, and it's your mother-in-law's birthday in two weeks. How do you remember all of that? Consider using one of these old-school monthly planners to keep track of important activities and events without having to stay glued to your smartphone or computer. Most also include handy specific-use pages, such as for contact info. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 33 times since it was first published in January of 2017. You have a dentist appointment in three days, a client meeting next week, and it's your mother-in-law's birthday in two weeks. How do you remember all of that? Consider using one of these old-school monthly planners to keep track of important activities and events without having to stay glued to your smartphone or computer. Most also include handy specific-use pages, such as for contact info. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Blue Sky Flexible

Made with thick, high-quality paper, the Blue Sky Flexible (around $8) comes with monthly pages that have plenty of space on the sides for musings. It also keeps track of the number of days that have elapsed and that are remaining for the year.

Mylar-coated tabs
Strong wire binding
Extra notes pages

2. Lilly Pulitzer Hardcover

The Lilly Pulitzer Hardcover (around $24) includes colored tabs that make it easy to open to a specific month. The thick, tough cover can stand up to rough treatment without bending or scuffing, and each page features appealing decorative prints.

Spans 17 months
Pocket page for tickets and receipts
Two pages of stickers

3. Artfan Teal

In addition to unlined monthly pages, this Artfan Teal (appx. $14) features ruled weekly planning spaces for busy folks who need detailed scheduling. It is made with thick, off-white paper and a crosshatch leather cover that give it a premium look and feel.

Covers july 2019 through june 2020
Elastic closure and pen loop
Comes in a handsome gift box

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4. Orange Circle Studio Pocket Planner's

Ideal for someone who's always on the move, the Orange Circle Studio Pocket Planner's (about $8) compact size allows it to fit in a small purse, bag or, yes, even a pocket. It sports a cover with stamped foil accents that comes in a variety of designs.

Pleasing graphics on each page
Made with strong and thick paper
2019 and 2020 calendars

5. At-a-Glance DayMinder

For those who need to plan long-term, the At-a-Glance DayMinder (appx. $10) shows several future months on every page, allowing you to see dates without having to flip pages. It also includes ruled daily blocks that help you organize your objectives.

Covers 14 months
Sleeve to hold cards or papers
Feels somewhat flimsy

6. PlanAhead See It Bigger

The affordable PlanAhead See It Bigger (appx. $19) is a large option with plenty of writing space allotted for each day -- great for someone who has a lot of things to keep track of. This model has three holes that fit perfectly into a notebook binder.

List of holidays
Space for monthly to-do lists
Included pen is low quality

7. House of Doolittle Calendar

The House of Doolittle Calendar (appx. $14) features a stylish hard cover that prevents folding and tearing. It includes both 2019 and 2020, allowing you to schedule activities more than a year in advance, and is the perfect size for a desktop.

Easy to write on
Made with recycled materials
Paper is pretty thin

Last updated by Joseph Perry

An avid reader and outdoors enthusiast, Joe earned his doctorate in literary studies before making the lateral leap from academia to technical writing. He now lives and works in the inter-mountain West where he creates technical and marketing content, including white papers, solution briefs, and courseware for some of the world’s largest information technology companies. With more than 14 years of experience in the field, he has learned more than he ever thought he would know about such enterprise IT topics as cloud computing, storage, databases, business software, and networking. When he’s not writing about business computing, he can be found outdoors, probably hiking with his family and dog.

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