Get ready to organize your entire life with these brilliant calendars and planners for 2020! Grab your favorites for yourself (trust me, you’ll want more than one) or buy a bunch to give out as last-minute gifts.
*Heads up: Workman Publishing sent me a huge box of 2020 calendars and planners to check out (I gave them a list of my favorites, they surprised me by sending them all!). This post also uses affiliate links. If you buy through them, I earn a small commission. All opinions remain my own.
Top 20 Calendars & Planners for 2020
From “Page a Week” meal planners that stick to your fridge to stunning daily planners inspired by Flow books, Workman Publishing really outdid themselves this year! It’s their 40th year of publishing some of the most unique, beautiful, or just plain fun calendars and planners, so you can imagine that they really went all out. Take a look at my top 20 favorites from their massive catalog.
1. Kitchen Companion Page-A-Week Calendar 2020
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Keep all your kitchen and home organization right where you can see it with this darling week-at-a-glance magnetic calendar. There’s plenty of space for everything from appointments to meal plans, plus a handy shopping list section on each page. Plus, every page has surprising expert tips on cooking, cleaning, and using up leftovers. Perfect for that busy parent who wants to keep track of everything in one spot.
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2.Atlas Obscura Page-A-Day Calendar 2020
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I’m definitely keeping this one for myself! Every single day, you’ll discover a new natural wonder, strange geographical location , legendary site (like Germany’s Unicorn Cave), weird festivals and more. It’s a perfect gift for that friend who loves the truly wacky and weird. Like me! I can’t wait for 2020 so I can open it up (I’m superstitious about starting new calendars before the year begins).
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3.Atlas Obscura Wall Calendar
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If you prefer to learn your weird facts from a wall calendar, this one gives you all the fun of the one above but in a condensed version. While it’s not quite as loaded with facts, the illustrations are absolutely beautiful. The calendar grids are large enough to jot down important reminders, but they blend in beautifully with the artwork. The whole effect is quite lovely!
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4. These Are the Days 17-Month Large Planner
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I received two planners in my ginormous box of Workman Calendars. This one and the next one. It was super hard to decide which to use for myself and which to give as a gift, but this is the one I picked. First, since it’s a 17-monther, I could start using it right away (no superstitions to stop me!). Second, it’s large enough for my massive daily to-do lists. I need something with enough space for appointments and birthdays as well as my writing and editing tasks for my own site and my clients’ sites. Plus, it reminds me of my childhood in the 80s. Oh, and all those wonderful stickers! Long story short, this is pretty much the ultimate planner.
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5. Flow Weekly Planner 2020
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I love Flow’s books (I worked with them to share A Book that Takes Its Time and Everything Grow With Love), so I knew they’d make a beautiful planner, too. Where the one above is fun & funky, this one is more refined and elegant. Every week has a spacious two-page spread layout, with room for appointments, notes, and to-do lists. Plus, all throughout the year, you’ll find inspirational prompts to help you embrace the little things in life. This one is going to my friend who
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6. 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die Page-A-Day Calendar 2020
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Another one that I’m keeping for myself, this one is based on their popular book by the same name. Each day, you’ll discover a brand new reading ideas to inspire you to reach that book a week goal! Some days feature one great book along with some info about it, others give you longer lists of tomes to read based on your mood.
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7. Rick Steve’s Europe Picture-A-Day Wall Calendar
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For that friend who dreams of touring Europe but can’t really afford the airfare right now, Rick Steve takes them on a complete tour right from the comfort of their own home. Each month features a different region, with plenty of photos & facts to make you feel like you’re really there. Okay, so maybe not right there. I mean, a calendar isn’t a substitute for the real deal, but hey, like I said, not all of us can afford a trip around the world! If you are saving up for that trip, Steve’s tips will help you with your planning, too!
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8. Go with the Flow Desk Calendar 2020
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From the editors of Flow magazine, here’s a diverse calendar that keeps all your important work info right under your fingertips. I love that it’s not huge but still has plenty of space for all the important notes. It’s also magnetic, making it a great fridge calendar, too!
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9. 1000 Places To See Desk Calendar
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Another great calendar for people who love to travel (or just dream of being able to one day), this one is the perfect companion to the book of the same name. Every day takes you to a new destination, complete with fun facts, savvy tips, quizzes, beautiful images and more.
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10. Work It! 17-Month Desk Jotter 2020
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This wonderful desk calendar is going to my mom. It’s way better than her current system of sticky notes! The 17-month grid-style calendar offers plenty of room for plans, events, reminders, and work-related to-do lists. Plus, every page features cheery headers, cute prompts, and more. The best part, though, has to be the little extras, like the “Instant Good Mood” card or the giant favor coupon. It definitely helps make work a bit more fun!
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11. Today Is Going to Be a Great Day! Page-A-Day Calendar 2020
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For anyone who needs a bit of a lift, this inspiring calendar features a new upbeat message, quote, or tip every single day. With bright fun graphics, you’ll want to hang up your favorites as reminders throughout the rest of the year, too!
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12. 365 Days of Amazing Trivia! Page-A-Day Calendar 2020
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At this point, I’m keeping more calendars than I could ever actually use, but I can’t resist putting this one next to my desk! I love learning new things every day, and this will definitely help me out. I love that the answers are on the back, so I can try to guess before finding out if I’m right.
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13. Magical Activity Wall Calendar 2020
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Although the Magical Activity Wall Calendar is perfect for kids, you don’t have to be a tiny tot to love it. Everyone from teens to adults will adore the playful prompts, quirky celebrations, games, jokes, and more. It even comes with 300 stickers and a bonus poster!
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14. Dare to Daydream Wall Calendar 2020
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This bright & colorful wall calendar is a wonderful reminder to get a little lost in your own head from time to time. The beautiful illustrations invite you to imagine spending the day on a beach, in a snowy cabin, or on a road trip in a funky VW!
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15. My Perfectly Imperfect Life Wall Calendar 2020
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Here’s one for that friend who’s always so hard on herself, since it’s all about self-compassion.The whimsical illustrations pair beautifully with quotes and prompts that inspire you to lead the life you want and love the life you lead. Cute stickers encourage a “no makeup day,” remind you to “slow down,” or just help you appreciate the small things in life.
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16. Everything Grows with Love Mini Wall Calendar 2020
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Based on Flow’s book of inspirational quotes, this petite calendar is loaded with darling illustrations, wonderful sayings and positive affirmations that help brighten each month. It’s just the right size for a teen’s locker!
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17. Kid’s Awesome Activity Wall Calendar 2020
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You’ll never run out of fun ways to keep your children entertained with this calendar that’s designed just for kids! Each month is loaded with prompts, games, craft ideas and more. Kids can draw on it and create cute sticker scenes. You can even give out reward points and track them on a magnetic chart. It’s super fun for the whole family!
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18. Unlikely Friendships Wall Calendar 2020
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Sometimes, you just want a cute calendar with simple yet adorable pictures to make your month a little more enchanting. That’s where this sweet Unlikely Friendships wall calendar is perfect! Every month features a pair of pals that are totally unexpected yet oh-so sweet.
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19.Jokes Puns and Riddles Desk Calendar
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Here’s one to grab for anyone who cracks up at dad jokes! If my grandfather was still with us, I’d definitely be giving it to him. He was the king of puns. Sure, they’re corny. Sure, they’ll make you groan with just how “bad” they are. That’s the charm, though! We all need to hear a really cheesy joke at least once a day. 😀
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20.Mensa 365 Brain Puzzlers Page-A-Day Calendar 2020
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From corny riddles to crazy-hard puzzles, this one is perfect for that genius in your life who needs a new challenge every day. They probably won’t even need to check out the answers on the back of each page.
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For 40 years, Workman Publishing has been making every month, week, and day brighter with their witty, beautiful, or just plain cute calendars. Happy Anniversary, and here’s to many, many more years!
