25 Planners For 2021 To Help You Have Your Most Organized Year Yet

New year, new you. It's time to *actually* get organized.

Note: All planners are 12-month unless otherwise stated — i.e., undated, three months, etc.

1. A Simple Elephant agenda with undated pages so you can start, stop, and pick up again whenever you need to. It has tools for you to visualize your goals, organize your thoughts, and really decide what you want to focus on this year.

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What it includes:

–Undated pages, so you can skip weeks and pick up where you left on without losing pages

–Weekly spreads with “Goals For This Week, “Successes,” and “What I Can Do Better”

–Two "My Focus" pages in the beginning of the planner where you list out what you’re grateful for, write down some affirmations, and write down your top five goals — so you can refer back to them throughout the year

–"My Mindmap" and "My Vision Board" pages to ~engage both sides of the brain~

–59 blank journaling pages at the back

–Stickers!

Promising review: "Love this planner. I love the free-form format. You can skip weeks you know you're out of town or whatever and save those pages for another time. I think my favorite part of this planner is the first two pages. Everything to do with this planner is how YOU make it. For me, it also helped (kind of made) me reflect on things I really do want and goals I really do want to achieve. Words of affirmation was difficult for me to fill out so I looked them up online and wrote the ones that spoke to me most. How I want to/should be seeing myself." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in four colors).

This is our pick for best low-priced planner!

2. A Bookfactory weekly pocket organizer small enough to always keep with you, whether you're rushing to appointments, meetings, etc.

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What it includes:

–16 page full-color world map

–Weights and measure conversion chart

–Local and international calling codes

–Time zones (North America), important toll-free numbers and web sites

–A First Aid spread with details for CPR and choking

–An area for birthdays, anniversaries, addresses, telephone numbers, and a notepad

Promising review: "With all the choices out there for a weekly planner, this size and setup seems to work out the best for me with ample room to write in daily if needed along with additional areas for notes as well. It also has some pockets that others do not have. Its made well and priced right." —Ken

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

3. A vibrant Bando planner guaranteed to inspire you to be more productive throughout the year. It features undated pages that are organized into sections for your daily schedule, priorities, to-do lists, and shopping lists — basically everything you need in one place.

Bando

What it includes:

–184 undated, double-sided planner pages

–40 double-sided list pages

–Sections for your schedule, priorities, to-do lists, and shopping lists

Promising review: "Got myself a planner and I suck at planning, but it is so cute that I couldn’t resist using it every day — which then made me super productive, more than I’ve been in a long while. Thank you, Bando!! 😘" —DILNOZA B.

Get it from Bando for $22.95 (available in four designs).

4. A gorgeous marbled Bloom Daily Planners organizer to help you set goals and track them, make a vision board, create and track new habits, and more.

Amazon

What it includes:

–Two-page monthly overview spreads and spacious weekly views

–Magnetic bookmark

–Sheet of stickers

–Life coaching worksheets and other inspirational features

Promising review: "This is my second year buying this brand of planner so I figured I owe them my positive review. It’s the perfect size to stick in my bag, the right amount of space for daily and weekly notes, and the beginning pages of planning out the year was something I never knew I needed. I was extremely productive and I owe it to the planner." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.95.

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5. A 13-week BestSelf Co. planner designed to give you more space than a yearly planner so you can really plan every little detail your heart desires.

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And, if you're not sure about committing to a whole year, might be a good way to ease into the idea of using a planner. Or you can just use it at the beginning of the year to get you pumped and on track.

What it includes:

–Daily page spreads with one page for an hourly 6 a.m.– 9 p.m. schedule and a column for notes + ideas, and a second page for planning a goal, specific targets to meet, and jotting down lessons learned, wins, and things you're grateful for (morning and night editions!)

–Plenty of space to plan out each hour of the day, like a tangible Google Cal!

–19 grid pages for miscellaneous notes, longer-form ideas, etc.

Promising review: "This journal has allowed me to start and end the day in the right frame of mind. I have always been fairly productive, but as I prepare to defend my dissertation, apply for faculty jobs, write journal articles, teach my courses, and observe student teachers, I have to be very intentional about my time. The journal has allowed me to see where I am losing time and has improved my productivity drastically. In fact, I am doing more work than ever before, but feeling more relaxed and energized. I also like writing out what I am grateful for and my wins for the day as this helps me see that I am improving. I am so thankful for the journal and I really like how my goals are always in focus. Fantastic product that I would suggest to anyone." —Cody P.

Get a single planner from Amazon for $31.99.

This is our pick for best high-priced planner!

6. A petal pink planner designed by artist Kelly Ventura for Target that's simple and effective in keeping your day-to-day life and future goals organized.

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What it includes:

–12 months of horizontal weekly and tabbed monthly planning calendars

–3 lined pages for notes

–72 total pages

Promising review: "I love this! It actually begins in MAY 2021 so it includes June which is perfect, exactly what I was looking for. It does however only include it in the form of a calendar for May and June 21, but it’s enough to keep track of things." —shoppr

Get it from Target for $12.99.

7. A straight-forward academic planner that doesn't have all the extra fluff, just the basic monthly and weekly layouts to keep your mind clear and your schedule organized.

Amazon

What it includes:

–12 months of monthly and weekly pages

–Flexible, durable cover

–Contact pages

–Notes pages

Promising review: "I was looking for a teacher planner for the coming school year. I wanted something large that had monthly & weekly calendars with plenty of space under each day for writing annotated lesson plans. I didn't want to spend a lot on something fancy with a lot of extras that I wouldn't use. I chose this planner and it's awesome! It has everything that I want and need. There are tabs for each month which will be really useful. It also has about 12 extra lined pages in the back for notes, etc. There is also a sturdy plastic double-sided pocket in the back. Excellent! So happy I chose this one." —CA fam

Get it from Amazon for $9.49.

8. A popular undated Panda Planner so you don't have to get stressed over missing a few weeks. It has sections to write down your goals and reflect on your wins throughout the year.

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What it includes:

–185 daily pages (six months worth, or it'll last longer if you don't use it every day) that also outline what you're grateful for, excited for, the day's priorities, and end of the day reviews

–Weekly pages with sections for last week's review, upcoming week's plan, projects, and top goals

–Monthly pages include sections for writing down goals, why you have that goal, and distractions to avoid, as well as reflection sections for writing wins, when you were your best, and insights gained

–Access to eBooks (on topics like “How to Crush Your Goals”) and a video mini-course on productivity

Promising review: "I ordered this with the low expectations of planners that most ADHD'ers have. With most traditional planners, the dates are all filled in, meaning that if you miss one day, three, or twenty, those pages are all lost. Furthermore, most planners only focus on what you are planning to do, should do, and should have gotten done. This planner totally takes a different tactic, which makes a huge difference. This planner forces you to not only consider the things you got done, the things you didn't, but also asks you to consider your wins for the day, the things you are grateful for, and includes some built-in positivity. So far, I really love it. The daily, weekly, and monthly sections being separate from each other, instead of chronologically sequenced may seem odd at first, but for those of us who can sometimes forget to pick it up for awhile, it saves a vast amount of paper and improvement, and filling in the dates doesn't take that long, if you take it one month at a time. Also, they include page markers to help navigate between the three sections. I would highly recommend this planner to other ADHD'ers, creative types, or those who start to feel shacked and/or vaguely panicked by the traditional planner design." —Prometheus Lass

Get it from Amazon for $30.97+ (available in four colors).

9. A hyper detailed Full Focus Planner to help you outline your "daily big three" tasks and make those hefty to-do lists more manageable on a daily basis, while also giving you space to check-in and reflect every week.

Amazon

What it includes:

–Daily pages to outline your "daily big three" tasks, with sections for other tasks and an entire page dedicated to notes

–Weekly Preview pages that let you reflect on last week's biggest wins, goal progress, what worked/didn't work, and plan for the week ahead

–Goal Detail pages that outline each goal you have, key motivations, next steps/action items, rewards, and StreakTrackers

–Daily ritual pages detailing what you do in the morning, work startup, work shutdown, and evenings and how much time is allotted for each

–Ideal week outlines

Promising review: "I'm an organizer and a planner, and this thing is a total asset to me. I've spent many years bouncing between online organization via my calendar, Onenote, Asana or writing to-do lists — I even tried to draw my own goal-based daily planner in a blank notebook! This planner has solved that problem and has even become a template to help my employees make the most of their days in a positive, habit-forming, and goal-oriented way! Great product." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $41.99.

10. An undated cactus printed daily planner journal perfect for detail-oriented people who want to jot stuff down every single day and have the space to get as descriptive as they please.

Urban Outfitters

What it includes:

–Durable linen cover with metallic foil lettering

–Ribbon bookmark

–Features a page for every day of the year, plus extra for doodling

–Each planner page can be filled in with a custom date and includes sections for filling out your daily objective, schedule, to do list, projects, notes, and more

Promising review: "I ordered this planner to organize my tasks at work and I love it! It’s extremely stylish and functional plus the time table really helps." —surelyshirley

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $22 (originally $24; available in three designs).

11. An Amazon Basics Daily Planner that comes undated so that you can arrange your calendar how you see fit.

Amazon

What it includes:

–Hard or soft cover with an elastic band closure and ribbon bookmark

–Sturdy paper

Promising review: "I just decided to try this planner, and I'm glad I did!! The layout is quite good for a daily planner of this type and size, and the blank dates make the planner very versatile. I love that it's all bound into one book, and the ribbon page markers for each section (month, week, day) function surprisingly well! There's enough space even in this page size to keep track of a lot of information, and the pre-printed squares make it easier to organize your thoughts. There's an expandable rear pocket, an elastic cord, a modest amount of room for contacts and websites, and a decent number of blank note pages in the back. Best of all, it's thoughtfully designed at a great price. The planner has proven durable so far, and I look forward to filling it! One note: this planner is actually only for six consecutive months. I'm not sure this info was in the description, but it's totally worth it." —Susan

Get it from Amazon for $13.36.

12. A rugged faux-leather Day-Timer planner, because sometimes you want to feel like Indiana Jones and seize the day and this planner adds the right amount of ~aesthetic~.

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What it includes:

–Two months of day-to-day planning pages

–12 monthly calendar pages

–24 notes pages

–Interior storage pocket

–Notepad

Promising review: "I have previously purchased two of these At-A-Glance Day planners. They have lasted five to seven years with daily use. My new one is just like the one I am replacing and is constructed with the same or similar materials. I prefer a Day Timer calendar for scheduling appointments with my clients as I like having a hard copy to reference throughout the business day. I carry it wherever I go as it helps to keep me on track and on time." —Shammah WB

Get it from Amazon for $18.58.

13. A non-dated LiveWhale planner to really help you keep those brain juices flowing with habit trackers, budget trackers, daily goal countdowns, and (the best part) special pages for "brain dumps."

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What it includes:

–Daily breakdowns of what you're thankful for, priorities, schedule, notes, and ~freedom space~ for reminders, affirmations, insights, etc.

–Three colored bookmarks for easy access to your most-used subsections

–100% recycled, acid-free 120 GSM paper

–Inside folder, pen loop, soft-feel faux leather cover, and metal corners for protection

Promising review: "My coworkers are obsessed with the Passion Planner, but personally I found it very overwhelming. I tried another brand that was a 'step down' from Passion Planner, but it was equally overwhelming and I found myself avoiding it because there were simply too many questions. I really like the size and simplicity of this one. Monthly calendar, budget, and weekly agendas are separate sections, which will take some getting used to, but already the budget section is bringing me so much clarity and peace of mind. Since this one is smaller, it fits in more of my purses, which was important to me because I'm downsizing from my 'big bag.' The quality is also terrific. The cover is super soft and the pages haven't bled with my heavy-hand and gel pen combo. Thanks, Live Whale!" —Steph Oh

Get it from Amazon for $23.45 (available in two colors).

14. A polka dot Petite planner, because it's compact, comes with a pretty gold pen, and is perfect for writing down your tasks on-the-go.

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What it includes:

–Pen and pen holder

–Month tabs

–Note sections and contact pages

–Interior back pocket

Get it from Anthropologie for $24.

15. A Happy Planner sure to make you feel optimistic this year with it's cute, inspirational artwork and functional page designs.

The Happy Planner

What it includes:

–Weekly checklist sections

–2020-2021 year-at-a-glance calendar pages

–Cute original artwork throughout

Get it from The Happy Planner for $27.99.

This brand has hundreds of designs and accessories (including planner purses and stickers), so be sure to check out the rest of their inventory!

16. A simple and elegant faux leather Lemome planner with a pen holder and inner pocket so you can easily have what you need on you at all times. Use it to write notes, remember upcoming plans, keep special dates at top of mind, and more.

Amazon

What it includes:

–Each monthly spread contains an overview of the month and a notes section

–Includes calendar stickers, two ribbon bookmarks, a yearly overview, list of holidays, and contacts section

–Reference information for states, capitals, and time zones

–88 additional note pages

Promising review: "I have finally found the day planner that is PERFECT for me. Most are too big or too small. I don't like the silly ones that are, I guess, for teenaged girls with images of kittens or flowers. I don't like the ones that have a slot for every 30 min. This one is big enough that I don't have to scrimp my writing. But it's small enough so that if I need to take it with me, I can easily fit it into my tote. It's very stylish looking so I can impress my friends. :-) And I love the little holder on the outside where I can hook in a pen. Don't have to search around for something to write my appts. I'm finally happy with my day planner." —Marianne Beasley

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in four colors).

17. A pretty floral planner for you to keep everything from contacts to cards to birthdays in one sturdy and stylish package.

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What it includes:

–Full monthly view pages for each month and separate pages with full weekly views for more detailed planning

–A notes section and major holidays listed

–An elastic closure

–Inside pocket for storing receipts and other small items

Promising review: "I like this planner because it is for 12 months, Jan. through Jan., which is what I wanted. the cover is exactly as pictured and it is happy floral, to me. I will have this in my hand 365 days, multiple times a day so it very important for me to like the exterior. the layout is great, featuring month-at-a-glance, the weekday by day, a pocket in the back for notes, and several other features. I found some very cute stickers in that pocket which will highlight the year." —Cbhappy

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

18. A budget planner with over 300 stickers and colorful details throughout that'll help you put your best foot forward when it comes to organizing your finances.

Amazon

What it includes:

–12-month calendar with notes sections

–360+ planner event stickers

–Laminated tabs

–Twin coil binding

Promising review: "This binder is perfect. In all honesty I was somewhat confused as to what goes where but it was very self explanatory as you start putting stuff in everything will make sense. I love this binder so much and I can see that it will definitely help me to save and manage my bills to create financial stability. It’s so colorful , this binder honestly couldn’t be any better I’ve told everyone about it. Thanks for such a great product." —Janaè B

Get it from Amazon for $29.97.

19. A luxe Kate Spade planner that any fashionista will surely appreciate. Its trendy yet elegant vibe is what you would expect from the fashion brand, complete with gold stickers and tons of space for jotting down life's celebrations.

Amazon

What it includes:

–12 months of dated weekly views with daily layouts that have open space for planning

–Every month has a monthly calendar and a page opener to write down birthdays & anniversaries, key dates, and to-dos

–Complete list of holidays

–Celebrations section with seven lines under each month for noting special dates and occasions

–A sheet of metallic gold planner stickers

–Double-sided pocket page for organizing loose papers

Promising review: "I have always used a small planner that I can carry with me to work and this was a perfect fit! It's really cute, has enough space to plan my day, had some really cute stickers, and feels very sturdy." —SimplyNanis

Get it from Amazon for $34.95.

20. A colorful Vera Bradly planner complete with monthly and weekly spreads, room for notes, and laminated tabs that'll no doubt have you ready to conquer a busy year.

Vera Bradley

What it includes:

–12 months of monthly and weekly pages, made of wood-free paper

–Patterned hard cover with elastic band closure

–Pocket in the front

–Plastic snap-in page keeper

–A sticker sheet

–Three years at a glance

–22 laminated tabs

–Holidays, celebrations, contacts, and notes pages

Promising review: "This planner was exactly what I wanted and totally follows the pictures and description. Great quality paper!" —Carol A.

Get it from Vera Bradley for $24.95.

21. A leopard-designed planner for those most of sheer sophistication. It looks like a normal hard cover book, but it's really your planner.

Papier

What it includes:

–Year-view for 2021 & 2022

–Month-view from July 2021 to June 2022, including a 'To see & do' column

–35 lined notes pages

–To-do and wish lists

Get it from Papier for $28.99.

22. A pretty and symbolic planner perfect for those in touch with their astrological-awakening who want something a little more edgy than floral prints.

Amazon

What it includes:

–12 month of monthly planning

–Coated tabs

–Elastic closure

–Inner pocket

Promising review: "This planner is adorable! It's true to the pictures for sure. The covers have a soft feel to it as the pictures suggest. The paper itself is thin, so not marker-worthy, but perfect for pencils or pens. The months and weekly boxes are simple and to the point which is suitable to my tastes. The daily boxes are rather roomy too with plenty of lines and space to write your notes. The planner has your usual pages that include holidays, contacts, etc, but I especially like the pocket in the back and the elastic strap that holds it all together. What a wonderful product, I definitely recommend!" —Sabra

Get it from Amazon for $8.98. 

23. A super cute Orange Circle Studio planner with a splash of flowers on the cover ideal for someone who wants to dip their toe into bullet journaling — it has guided trackers for tasks, goals, and spending.

Amazon

What it includes:

–17 months (August 2021–December 2022)

–Features space to record special moments, track hydration, monitor goals, remember tasks, and includes extra room for customized planning and tracking

Promising review: "While I also keep up a Google calendar, I'm a visual person who likes to see an entire month at a time and to be able to flip the page and see future months, impossible to do on a device. These calendars are perfect: thin enough to easily carry around day to day or during travel, thick enough to be sturdy and withstand travel, my pens don't bleed through the pages, love the extra pages of blanks/future calendar/notes section and the pockets too. A+ all around." —A. Su

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

24. A Clever Fox Planner that's very intricate but is a beast at getting your head and life organized.

Amazon

What it includes: 

–150 planner stickers 

–12 months for monthly planning and 52 weeks of weekly planning 

–50+ dot grid pages

Promising review: "This thing is absolutely amazing. It keeps me motivated and gives me inspiration. I never give reviews but I JUST HAD to for this agenda. A MUST-BUY. My boyfriend wants one too after he sees how obsessed I am and all the cool features. With what this agenda/calendar/everything in one is...I love the booklet they give you with examples of how to use this. Just get it and you won’t regret it." —Tara

Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 

25. A marble-print planner that's as eye-catching as it is neat and organized. It even comes with stickers, and like, say less.

Amazon

What it includes:

–High-quality white paper

–Weekly planning

–12 months of monthly planning

Promising review: "This a great planner. It has a hardcover, with cool graphics and color. It is very sturdy. It’s good for carrying in a purse or backpack. Not too large, but not so small that it’s difficult to find. There’s plenty of room in the lined daily boxes for appts or other pertinent info. An elastic strap is handy for marking the current date, which is also easy to find with the month tabs. On the back cover is a handy pouch for miscellaneous small papers, etc. last but not least, it comes with fun stickers! Who doesn’t love fun stickers!" —JJR

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

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Be sure to check out our picks for best planners at three different price points!

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Looking specifically to get started with bullet journaling as your main method of organization? Check out our explainer on how, and why, to start a bullet journal.