The 9 Best Wall Calendars of 2023

The Minted Classic Wall Calendar is our top pick

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Best Wall Calendars

The Spruce / Sabrina Jiang

When placed front and center in your home office, kitchen, or another central room, a wall calendar helps you keep track of important occasions and events.

We spent hours researching wall calendars, evaluating design, ease of installation, and customization options.

Here are the best wall calendars.

Our Top Picks

Minted Classic Year Wall Calendar

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Minted Wall Calendar

Minted

This personalized wall calendar is a fun way to display all of your most cherished family photos—or as an addition to a gallery wall display. (Because of that, it also makes a great gift for other family members, like grandparents). The calendar, available in two different sizes, has a beautiful, clean, and streamlined aesthetic with multiple layout options and three color schemes.

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

Erin Condren Colorful Repositionable Weekly Whiteboard and Notepad

Erin Condren Repositionable Weekly Planner

Erin Condren

From one of the most beloved brands of planners comes a companion wall whiteboard to aid in your scheduling and productivity. This is a great choice for those who are looking for ways to be more organized. The 18-by-12-inch whiteboard features a fun and modern design you’ll love yet still has the functionality you need. There's plenty of room in the grids for a multitude of events and appointments, plus the notepad is refillable, so you don't have to worry about the board's utility ending.

Price at time of publish: $38

MoMA Design Store Modern Art Wall Calendar

MoMA Modern Art Wall Calendar

Museum of Modern Art Design Store

For the art enthusiast, the Museum of Modern Art's annual wall calendar is a great option that features 12 works of artists in its collection. This calendar takes on the traditional main layout of a central photo above each month. The calendar grid also features the previous month and future month in the bottom right corner. Enjoy the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, and Romare Bearden while staying organized.

Price at time of publish: $16

Paper Source Full Year Laminate Wall Calendar

Paper Source Full Year Laminate Wall Calendar

Paper Source

Paper Source's Full Year Laminate Wall Calendar can help you visualize the entire year ahead in one place. While there isn't a ton of room to write detailed notes on each day, a color coding system with dry erase markers would work well for reminders on daily or weekly events. This calendar is poster-sized, measuring 24 by 36 inches, but is a good choice if you are looking for ideas to decorate a large wall. We appreciate that it's double-sided for vertical or horizontal orientation and also enjoy its minimalist design.

Price at time of publish: $28

The Dolphin Studio 2023 Calendar, 52nd Edition

The Dolphin Studio 2023 calendar prints

The Dolphin Studio

If you wish your calendar could double as wall art, look no further than this unique 12-by-24-inch 12-month calendar from The Dolphin Studio, a family-run hand screen printing company out of The Berkshires. Each gorgeous monthly image is personally designed by a member of the ffrench family, and no two years' calendars are alike.

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. This beautiful calendar would also make a great gift for an aunt, sister or friend.

Price at time of publish: $79

Girl Friday Acrylics Acrylic Calendar

Girl Friday Acrylic Calendar

Girl Friday

For a more permanent solution that’s perfect for organizing your home office or family command center, consider an acrylic wall calendar that you can keep for years. The clear acrylic calendar comes in your choice of three sizes (extra small, small, and large) and has high-design details, like polished edges and your choice of silver, gold, or black hardware.

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

Rifle Paper Co. Fête des Plantes Calendar

Rifle Paper Co. FÊTE DES PLANTES calendar

Rifle Paper Co.

If you don’t need large blank spaces to keep track of a multitude of holidays and events, you may prefer a more decorative wall calendar that simply helps you keep track of the date. This attractive, oversized option (it measures 17 by 11 inches) by Rifle Paper Co. features warm white pages, each decorated with a floral tradition from some of the company's dream destinations.

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

Workman Calendars Mom’s Family Wall Calendar

Mom's Family Calendar 2023

Amazon

Made for busy families, each month of this wall calendar helps organize a wide range of activities and commitments for each and every family member. How so? Each month’s page features a planner-like vertical grid with five columns across the top (one for each person in the crew, starting with Mom) with the days of the month running down the left-hand side. This layout leaves plenty of space to write in various commitments, so you’ll never lose track of who needs to be where and when.

The calendar also includes a drop-down storage pocket (great for organizing paper clutter, like school permission slips or doctor’s forms), nine fridge magnets, and more than 350 stickers. This would also make a great gift for busy moms.

Price at time of publish: $15

Poluma Three-Month Wall Calendar Display

Poluma Store 3-Month Calendar

Amazon

For a broader look at all of your upcoming appointments and commitments, consider a three-month wall calendar. Though you’ll need a bit more vertical hanging space (this one measures 26 inches long), you’ll have the luxury of planning a bit further ahead without having to turn pages. This calendar runs from May 2022 to June 2023, so it's also useful for people who use 14-month calendars rather than 12-month versions.

If you’re worried you won’t be able to tote the calendar with you, don’t be. 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

What to Look for When Buying a Wall Calendar

Subject Matter

A wall calendar is a small purchase, but it’s something you will be glancing at all year long. Pick a calendar with a subject matter or look you find appealing. A wall calendar can be devoted to a favorite hobby or city, to scenes of nature, or to a particular artist. Or you can help set the tone for the new year by choosing a wall calendar with inspirational photos, quotes, or a personal theme that resonates with you. 

Graphics

Whether you are decorating a bedroom or an office, 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. 

FAQ
  • What is the standard size of a wall calendar?

    Wall calendars come in different sizes and formats. But wall calendars are frequently found in 8-by-11- and 12-by-12-inch sizes, either rectangular or square formats. As always, choose what works best for you and your space. 

  • How do you hang a calendar on the wall?

    There are a variety of ways to hang both pictures and calendars. Wall calendars made of lightweight paper often come with a hanging mechanism. Depending on the size of your calendar, you might be able to pin it to the wall with a thumbtack, hammer a small nail into the wall, or use a removable adhesive hook. Larger, heavier wall calendars might require a picture hook or a simple nail in the wall. 

  • When do next year’s calendars come out?

    Like Christmas decorations at the mall, next year’s calendar seems to come out earlier every year. Because calendars of all types are a popular Christmas gift option, manufacturers release next year’s models in plenty of time for the holiday shopping season. While release dates may vary, you can generally be sure that calendars will be available in late summer or early fall. Some particular products may sell out as the year comes to a close, but generally you can still find current-year calendars after the year has already started. 

Why Trust The Spruce?

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.

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