Calendar Guides & Articles
Short, practical guides to making, printing, and understanding calendars. Learn which printable calendar type fits your needs, how to print a calendar PDF in under a minute, which paper size to choose, how many weeks are in a year, and how to read a moon phase calendar. Everything here is free, with no sign-up, and every guide links straight to the calendar generator so you can put it into practice.
For the numbers and structure behind the calendar, see how many days are in a year, the Julian date and day-of-year reference, how ISO week numbers work, and what a perpetual calendar is.
Printable Calendar Types: Monthly, Yearly, Weekly, Quarterly & More
Monthly, yearly, weekly, quarterly, moon, academic, and photo calendars each suit a different job. Compare the main printable calendar types and pick the layout that fits how you plan.
How Many Weeks Are in a Year? (52, 53, and Leap Years Explained)
A normal year has 52 weeks plus 1 day; a leap year has 52 weeks plus 2 days. Here is the exact math, why 2026 and 2032 count 53 ISO weeks, and how to see week numbers on any printable calendar.
How to Print a Calendar PDF: Make a Custom Calendar in Under a Minute
Generate a calendar for any year, add holidays and week numbers, choose your paper size, and download a free vector PDF you can print at home. A step-by-step guide, no sign-up required.
Calendar Paper Sizes: A4 vs Letter (and Portrait vs Landscape)
A4 (210 x 297 mm) is the world standard; US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) is standard in North America. See the exact dimensions, when to use each, and how to pick the right size and orientation for a printable calendar.