These printable Christmas calendar templates are just what you need if you are looking for free printable calendars for the holiday season. With a variety of festive season themes, these calendars are a great way to stay organized from December 1st all the way to Christmas Day (and even New Year’s Eve).
Each template is a free instant download, easy to print, and designed to bring holiday cheer into your home. If you love Christmas trees, candy canes, or simply need a great way to keep track of important dates during the holiday season, you’ll definitely find something here.
This set includes 15 beautiful designs, each created to capture the magic of the Christmas season.
Advent Calendar Designs (11 Templates)
Eleven of the templates in the section below are printable Christmas advent calendar designs, perfect for building your own advent calendar tradition at home. Each template is created around a unique holiday theme. There are five main theme categories included in this free printable advent calendar set:
1. Gingerbread Theme
This adorable theme is filled with cute gingerbread elements — from gingerbread houses to classic gingerbread cookies. Every day on the calendar features a different cookie design, adding warmth to your countdown. It truly captures the cozy baking feel of the holiday season.
2. Winter Wonderland Theme
If you love snowy scenes and cute winter wonderland animals, this winter wonderland design brings soft, magical charm with sweet winter animals and gentle seasonal details. It’s perfect for anyone who enjoys the calm, snowy atmosphere leading up to Christmas Eve before Christmas Day.
3. Christmas Treats Theme
This deliciously fun theme celebrates all the snacks that make the festive season special. You'll find cookies, Christmas pudding, cupcakes, marshmallows, candy canes, hot chocolate, spiced tea, and more. Each date is a tiny celebration of holiday flavors, making it a perfect way to add extra joy to the countdown.
4. Santa Theme
This cheerful set highlights everything related to Santa Claus — from jolly Santa illustrations to elves, Santa’s sleigh, cozy gloves, hats, and a collection of North Pole-inspired elements. Kids especially love this theme because it feels full of excitement and Christmas magic.
5. Mixed Watercolor Theme
This set features beautifully painted watercolor designs inspired by various elements of Christmas. From ornaments and greenery to subtle holiday accents, this mixed-themed calendar also makes an excellent choice for the Christmas season.
Bonus: Advent Coloring Page Calendar
In addition to the themed sets above, one of the advent calendars doubles as an advent calendar coloring page. Each date includes a small illustration that you can color in daily, turning the countdown into a relaxing activity. It’s a fun advent calendar activity for kids and adults alike, and a wonderful way to slow down and enjoy each moment leading up to Christmas Eve.
Together, these 11 advent calendar templates offer a joyful and meaningful countdown experience, helping you celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, build anticipation for the holidays, and fill each December day with holiday spirit.
Full Month Calendar Designs (4 Templates)
The remaining four are free printable December calendars. These monthly calendars are undated, making them fillable calendars you can use year after year. Each printable calendar features:
- Large blank boxes arranged by days of the week
- No fixed dates (you can add your own depending on the year)
- Space for 'notes' and 'to-do' lists
- A clean, simple layout ideal for daily planners, scheduling church services, tracking major holidays, or simply preparing for the final month of the year.
These universal December calendars work beautifully for personal planning — whether you’re in the United States or anywhere else.
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All the printable Christmas calendar templates in this collection are designed in landscape orientation. They are ideal for displaying on walls, bulletin boards, planners, or binders. The wide layout provides ample space for writing notes, adding reminders, or customizing your countdown activities, especially for those using the calendars as part of their fun advent calendar or holiday planning routines.
Each template is formatted to fit both A4 and US Letter paper sizes. You can simply load the correct paper size into your printer and expect a perfect fit without needing to resize or adjust anything.
All designs are created in full color (except for the coloring template which is in outline mode). To achieve the best results, it’s recommended to print them on plain white paper.
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Free Downloadable Templates
Click on the links below each image to view, download or print the templates, either in PDF or JPG versions.
How to Download, Save & Print the Templates
All templates come in both PDF files and JPG images. The PDF format is best opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader or any standard PDF viewer. The JPG format is ideal for those who prefer working with image files or want to upload the templates into apps like Canva for simple customization. These files are easy to resize and edit, and can be opened with common image viewers such as Windows Photos or Paint.
There are no download limits, though all designs are offered strictly for personal use only (non commercial use).
- To download: Click the PDF link under the image of your chosen template above. The file will open in a new window. Click the download button on the top right corner. Save the file to your preferred location.
- To print: Click the PDF link under the image of your chose template. Wait for it to open, then click the print icon on the top right corner. Check print preview settings before printing.
JPG
- To download: Click the JPG link under the image of your chosen template. It will open in a new window. Right-click and save the file (JPG file extension).
- To print: Download the JPG first. And then click the file open and print from there.
Printing Tips
- Print on plain white A4 or US Letter size.
- Avoid colored or patterned paper for accurate colors and clear lines.
- Always check your printer settings, select the correct paper size, and preview before printing for the best results.
What Can You Do With These Free Printables?
These printable Christmas calendar templates are incredibly versatile and can be used in many creative and practical ways throughout the festive season. They are great to help you stay organized, decorate your home, or add a little extra magic to December. Here are some great ideas to help you make the most of them:
- DIY Advent Calendar Coloring Page - Turn the coloring-style advent calendar into a daily activity for kids or adults. Each day leading up to Christmas Eve, color one small illustration—making it a relaxing ritual that builds excitement for Christmas Day while encouraging creativity.
- Track Important Holiday Dates - These templates make it easy to stay on top of key dates like Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. You can also mark events like school concerts, office parties, church services, gift exchanges, or family gatherings—helping you stay organized during the busiest time of the year.
- Use the Calendars for Planning - The undated December calendars are perfect for school schedules, chore planning, budgeting, meal prepping, or tracking your holiday season to-do list. Because the boxes are large and blank, they’re also great as fillable calendars or daily planners.
- Decorate Your Home - Print your favorite design and display it as wall art, a fridge board reminder, or part of a Christmas photo backdrop. The colorful themes—like gingerbread, winter wonderland, Santa, and watercolor—add instant holiday cheer and brighten up any room.
- Keep the Whole Family Organized - Use these templates as a shared family planner. Assign each family member a color or symbol and keep track of fun outings, school breaks, travel dates, or fun activities for the kids. It’s a great way to ensure everyone stays on the same page during the holiday season.
- Pair With a Printable Christmas Advent Calendar - For a complete Christmas planning setup, use both the advent calendar and the monthly calendar together. You can manage your countdown activities while also planning bigger events like shopping days, baking days, or major holidays.
- Use Undated Versions as Free Printable December Planners - Since the December templates are undated, you can reuse them year after year as free printable December or free December planners. Simply fill in the dates manually or type them in using Canva for a polished, customized layout.
- Track Goals for the Final Month of the Year - Use the spacious boxes to list your goals, habits, daily reflections, or gratitude notes for the final month of the year.
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