A daily planner is a one-page sheet where you map out your day: your hours, key tasks, and a small space for notes. Below, you’ll find 6 free, printable daily planner templates, each with a different design. They’re all available in PDF and JPG formats, in A4 and US Letter sizes, and you can print them or fill them out on your tablet. No registration required.
Free printable daily planner templates
Choose the design that fits your daily routine. If you plan by the clock, start with a template that includes hourly time slots.
01 Hourly Daily Planner with Must Do, Should Do, Could Do
An elegant navy design organized into time slots from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a dedicated space for the plan and a “Done” checkbox. Ideal for workdays, appointments, and anyone who prefers to organize their time.
- Format: PDF, JPG
- Size: A4, US Letter
- Portrait
02 Daily Planner with To-Do List and Gratitude
The most comprehensive page in the collection. It includes your top 3 priorities, space to express gratitude, an hourly schedule from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, a to-do list, notes, water and mood trackers, space for exercise and wellness, and highlights from the day at the bottom.
- Format: PDF, JPG
- Size: A4, US Letter
- Portrait
03 Printable Daily Planner with Time Blocks and Priorities
A colorful “My Day” page featuring a full-day schedule from 6:00 a.m. to midnight on the left. On the right, you’ll find 3 priorities, a to-do list with checkboxes, an ideas box, and plenty of space for notes at the bottom. It’s ideal for students.
- Format: PDF, JPG
- Size: A4, US Letter
- Portrait
04 Daily Planner with Mood and Water Tracker
An elegant design in gray and dark blue, featuring an agenda from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., three priorities, and a to-do list. The self-care corner lets you track how much water you drink and rate your mood, while the bottom section wraps up the day with three short questions: What am I proud of? Three positive things, and what I learned today.
- Format: PDF, JPG
- Size: A4, US Letter
- Portrait
05 Minimalist Daily Planner
Thin green lines on a warm white background—nothing more. You’ll get a timeline from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, 3 priorities, a brief list of the day’s goals, and a to-do list. If cluttered pages distract you, this is the right template for you.
- Format: PDF, JPG
- Size: A4, US Letter
- Portrait
06 Simple and Classic Daily Planner
This simple planner includes priorities, gratitude, a timeline from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, an 8-line to-do list, notes, water and mood tracking, fitness, and the highlights of the day. This is the only template also available in A5, making it suitable for ring binders and small planners.
- Format: PDF, JPG
- Size: A4, A5, US Letter
- Portrait
Which daily planner should you choose?
Here’s a quick side-by-side comparison to help you decide:
| Template | Hours covered | Best for | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly (Must / Should / Could) | 6 AM – 10 PM | Workdays, time blocking | Done column, daily focus |
| To-do list & gratitude | 6:00–12:00 | Planning + reflection | Water, mood, exercise, highlights |
| Time Periods and Priorities | 6:00 – 00:00 | Students | Ideas box, big notes area |
| Mood & water tracker | 6 AM – 8 PM | Self-care, journaling | Proud of / positive / learned |
| Minimalist | 8:00 – 00:00 | Focus, fewer distractions | Daily goals |
| Classic | 6:00 – 00:00 | A5 binders | Fitness, highlight |
How to use a daily planner
A planner is only useful if it’s simple enough to use every day. This routine takes about five minutes:
- Fill it in the night before. Your mind will be clearer, and you’ll start the morning already knowing what to do first.
- Write three priorities, not ten. If you accomplish those three, you’ve had a good day. Add everything else to your to-do list.
- Prioritize the rest. In the hourly layout, the “Must Do” / “Should Do” / “Could Do” boxes make it quick: anything in “Could Do” can be moved to tomorrow without feeling guilty.
- Close the day. Check off what you completed, write a note or highlight it, and carry unfinished tasks to the next page.
Some people with ADHD find that a one-page daily plan with time slots makes the day easier to see at a glance. If that sounds like you, the minimalist or hourly template keeps visual clutter low.
Printing and digital use
- A4 or US Letter: choose A4 in Europe and most of the world, and US Letter in the United States and Canada. Each file is preformatted, so print at 100% / actual size.
- A5 or a smaller planner: apart from the classic template, print the A4 PDF with “Fit to Page” on A5 paper, or use “Two Pages per Sheet” and cut the paper in half.
- On a tablet: import the PDF into GoodNotes, Notability, or any other PDF app, and write on it using a stylus. The JPG works as a background in note apps too.
- Ink: the simple templates and hourly templates use the least ink if you print a lot of pages.
Would you also like to keep a broader view of your time? Pair your daily page with a free monthly planner, track your daily routine with a daily habit tracker, or keep work tasks separate with a to-do list for work.
FAQ
Are these daily planner templates really free?
Yes. All six templates are free to download and print for personal use, in PDF and JPG, with no account or email required.
What is the difference between a daily planner and a to-do list?
A to-do list only says what you need to do. A daily planner also says when: it adds time slots, priorities and space for notes, so you can see the whole day on one page. If you just need a list, a minimalist to-do list is enough.
Which daily planner has hourly time slots?
All six do. The hourly template covers 6 AM to 10 PM with a Done checkbox, the mood and water tracker covers 6 AM to 8 PM, the minimalist one starts at 8:00, and the others run from 6:00 to midnight.
Can I fill in the daily planner on my iPad or phone?
Yes. Download the PDF and open it in an annotation app such as GoodNotes or Notability, then write with your stylus. You can duplicate the page as many times as you need.
What size should I print the daily planner?
Use A4 if you live in Britain, Australia, India, or elsewhere, and Letter size if you’re in the United States or Canada.
