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2026 PDF Calendar Designer

Design and export stylish 2026 printable PDF calendars with bimonthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual single-page layouts

Create one-page printable calendar designs for 2026 using HTML + Puppeteer rendering.

Supported layouts:

  • Bimonthly single-page (6 groups x 2 months)
  • Quarterly single-page (4 groups x 3 months)
  • Semiannual single-page (2 groups x 6 months)
  • Full-year single-page (12 months)

Customization:

  • Portrait or landscape output
  • Multiple visual themes
  • Sunday/Monday week start
  • Optional important holiday markers (Global, CN, US)
  • Optional custom holidays via JSON (textarea or file upload)

Rendering stack:

  • Primary: Puppeteer (HTML to high-fidelity PDF)
  • Suitable for polished print visuals and accurate CSS styling

Example Results

3 examples

Quarterly Landscape Calendar

A 2026 quarterly single-page calendar in landscape orientation with CN holiday markers

pdf-2026-calendar-designer-example1.pdf View File
View input parameters
{ "title": "2026 Business Planning Calendar", "subtitle": "Quarterly single-page layout with highlighted milestones", "layout": "quarterly", "orientation": "landscape", "theme": "vivid", "pageSize": "A4", "weekStart": "monday", "showHolidays": true, "holidayPreset": "cn", "showHolidayNames": true, "marginMm": 6 }

Annual Portrait Minimal

Create a full-year single-page portrait calendar with minimalist styling and US holiday markers

pdf-2026-calendar-designer-example2.pdf View File
View input parameters
{ "title": "2026 Annual Planner", "subtitle": "One-page yearly overview for office walls", "layout": "annual", "orientation": "portrait", "theme": "minimal", "pageSize": "A4", "weekStart": "sunday", "showHolidays": true, "holidayPreset": "us", "showHolidayNames": false, "marginMm": 5 }

Semiannual Botanical with Custom Holidays

Generate semiannual layout with botanical theme and custom JSON holiday file overrides

pdf-2026-calendar-designer-example3.pdf View File
View input parameters
{ "title": "2026 Team Operations Calendar", "subtitle": "Half-year view with internal milestone highlights", "layout": "semiannual", "orientation": "landscape", "theme": "botanical", "pageSize": "Letter", "weekStart": "monday", "showHolidays": true, "holidayPreset": "global", "customHolidaysFile": "/public/samples/json/custom-holidays-2026.json", "showHolidayNames": true, "marginMm": 6 }

Optional custom holiday list in JSON. Supports array objects or date->name map. Only 2026 dates are used.

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 2MB Supported formats: application/json, text/plain

Key Facts

Category
Document Tools
Input Types
text, select, checkbox, textarea, file, number
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The 2026 PDF Calendar Designer allows you to create professional, high-fidelity printable calendars for the year 2026. Choose from various single-page layouts including bimonthly, quarterly, semiannual, or full-year views, and customize your design with multiple visual themes, holiday markers, and flexible page orientations.

When to Use

  • When you need a clean, one-page overview of your 2026 schedule for office walls or personal planners.
  • When you want to distribute a branded or themed calendar to team members with specific company milestones included.
  • When you require a high-quality PDF file optimized for printing on A4, Letter, or Legal paper sizes.

How It Works

  • Select your preferred layout mode, such as quarterly or annual, and choose a visual theme that fits your style.
  • Configure your calendar settings, including page orientation, week start day, and regional holiday presets.
  • Optionally upload a custom JSON file or paste text to include specific personal or corporate holidays.
  • Click generate to render your high-fidelity PDF using our Puppeteer-powered engine, ready for immediate download and printing.

Use Cases

Creating a quarterly business planning calendar with highlighted team milestones.
Generating a minimalist annual wall calendar for personal time management.
Producing a semiannual operations calendar for tracking project deadlines across two halves of the year.

Examples

1. Quarterly Business Planning Calendar

Project Manager
Background
The team needs a clear view of the next three months to track project milestones and deadlines.
Problem
Standard digital calendars are difficult to print and share as a single, cohesive document.
How to Use
Select 'Quarterly Single Page' layout, choose the 'Vivid Blue' theme, and enable the 'US Focus' holiday preset.
Example Config
layout: quarterly, theme: vivid, orientation: landscape, holidayPreset: us
Outcome
A professional, landscape-oriented PDF calendar that highlights US holidays and provides a clear quarterly overview for the team.

2. Annual Minimalist Wall Planner

Office Administrator
Background
The office requires a simple, clean, one-page calendar for the entire year to track staff leave and office closures.
Problem
Most calendar templates are too cluttered or do not fit the office aesthetic.
How to Use
Select 'Annual Single Page' layout, choose the 'Minimal Mono' theme, and set the week start to Sunday.
Example Config
layout: annual, theme: minimal, orientation: portrait, weekStart: sunday
Outcome
A clean, portrait-style annual calendar that serves as a functional and aesthetic reference for the entire office.

Try with Samples

json, pdf, text

Related Hubs

FAQ

What page sizes are supported?

The tool supports A4, Letter, and Legal paper sizes for all layout modes.

Can I add my own custom holidays?

Yes, you can provide custom holidays by uploading a JSON file or pasting a JSON object containing specific dates and labels.

What is the difference between the layout modes?

Layout modes determine how many months are displayed on a single page, ranging from bimonthly (2 months per group) to a full-year overview.

Does the tool support both portrait and landscape orientations?

Yes, you can toggle between portrait and landscape orientations to best fit your chosen layout and design theme.

How are the PDFs generated?

We use Puppeteer to render high-fidelity HTML templates into professional-grade PDFs, ensuring accurate styling and print quality.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/pdf-2026-calendar-designer

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
title text Yes -
subtitle text No -
layout select No -
orientation select No -
theme select No -
pageSize select No -
weekStart select No -
showHolidays checkbox No -
holidayPreset select No -
showHolidayNames checkbox No -
customHolidaysJson textarea No Optional custom holiday list in JSON. Supports array objects or date->name map. Only 2026 dates are used.
customHolidaysFile file (Upload required) No -
marginMm number No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/pdf-2026-calendar-designer to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-pdf-2026-calendar-designer": {
      "name": "pdf-2026-calendar-designer",
      "description": "Design and export stylish 2026 printable PDF calendars with bimonthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual single-page layouts",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=pdf-2026-calendar-designer",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]