There's nothing like the feeling of a brand-new planner. Whether it's the start of a new year or even just the month of June, we've found the best planners to deliver that satisfying rush of a fresh start and a blank page. The sensation of writing things down not only feels satisfying but helps improve retention, and paper planners give a sense of delight in a world that can feel bleak.
A great planner will help you keep your life on track, but that means something different for everyone—do you need room for multiple to-do lists? Places to track all your calls and meetings that week? Open space for whatever strikes your fancy? From daily and weekly planners to planners designed for a specific type of person, here are all of our favorite planners that we've tried and tested. Our overall favorite weekly planner is Plum Paper's A5 Vertical Priorities Planner ($38), which you can customize to start anytime of year and to fit all your needs. If you're more a daily planner, try the Day Designer ($68) or the Hobonichi Techo ($40). We've also got picks for monthly planners, students, crazy list-makers, and more below. This is a good time of year to pick up your mid-year planners if you want one for the school year (or want a fresh start with a new planner!), since mid-year planners start in July.
Once you find your perfect planner, don't forget to grab some of our other great office gear, from the best digital notebooks and computer monitors to everything you need for your work-from-home setup.
Updated June 2025: We've added the Passion Planner, Be Rooted Planner, and At-a-Glance Planner to More Planners We Like, and added more options to the Planner Accessories section.
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Our Favorite Planners
From weekly and daily planners to planners for specific use cases (and even a completely custom planner!), here are all the top planners we recommend buying.
Best Weekly Planner
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Photograph: Nena Farrell Chevron Chevron Plum Paper A5 Planner $38 Plum Paper
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