How to Create a Photo Calendar for 2026 - A Step-by-Step Guide

The New Year is fast approaching, and once again you’re promising yourself that this time you’ll be more organized? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. But you know what? This year it might actually work out - and with a smile!

All you need to do is create a 2026 photo calendar: a blend of planner, memory gallery and your own personal art exhibition. Let’s be honest, a 2026 photo calendar isn’t just a practical gadget. It’s a daily dose of endorphins, memories and warm feelings that make even Mondays a little nicer. See how to create the perfect design step by step.

Why is a personalised 2026 calendar worth having?

Because no shop-bought kitten calendar knows your life as well as you do.

A personalised 2026 calendar is a product that says: “hey, this is my year - literally!”. All it takes is 13 photos (12 months + the cover) to create something truly unique.

Create a family calendar where January belongs to the grandparents, February to the cat, and May to your summer adventures. Or a children’s photo calendar that reminds you each month how fast they’re growing (and what wild ideas they come up with).

A loved one’s birthday coming up? Christmas? A special occasion? Perfect! A photo calendar makes a gift that doesn’t lose its magic after the wrapping comes off - it’ll bring smiles all year long.

Wall calendar, desk calendar, XL… You decide!

Craving a mix of style and practicality? Go for a wall calendar in A3, A4 or XL - ideal for fans of big emotions and even bigger plans. Thanks to the high-quality materials, the project looks like a piece of art and decorates your wall like one.

Or maybe you need something more compact to sit next to your morning coffee? A desk calendar is the unsung hero of everyday life - always within reach and ready to remind you of birthdays, anniversaries or the fact that you really should water your plants today.

And what’s more, you can start your calendar from any month. Yes, really! No need to wait until January - your year can begin in May if that’s when your organisational inspiration strikes.

How to create your 2026 photo calendar step by step

There’s nothing simpler! Although designing it yourself might sound tricky, in reality it’s great fun - and surprisingly easy.

Step 1: Upload your photos.

From your computer, phone, or even directly from the cloud.

Choose photos that match each month - the beach in July, pumpkins in October and that awkward Christmas Eve expression for December. Or perhaps you’d like a themed photo calendar? Now’s the moment to decide and pick your best shots.

Step 2: Enhance your design.

This is where the fun begins! Frames, clipart, your own events - everything you need to make your calendar look exactly how you want it. Change the paper, colours or layout - it’s your personalised 2026 calendar, so go wild!

Step 3: Order and enjoy your memories.

Choose delivery, click “order”, and you’re done!

Then all that’s left is unpacking it, admiring it and proudly hanging it on your wall.

Ideas for your photo calendar

Not sure which photos to choose? Here are some inspirations:

• Family photo calendar - months filled with the smiles of your loved ones. You can order identical copies for mum, dad or grandparents.

• Children’s photo calendar - a daily reminder of how quickly they’re growing. Don’t forget to add important dates!

• Friends photo calendar - the funniest moments of the year, every single day? Why not!

• Traveller’s calendar – every photo tells a different story and comes from a different corner of the world.

Where to order a calendar online?

Right here - where memories become something lasting. Log in at Colorland.com/ie, order your photo calendar, and soon it’ll be waiting on your wall or desk.

Let 2026 be organised, beautiful and full of emotion - it’s your year, so it’s worth having full control of it… with a smile! 😄