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Custom photo calendars: the gift that lasts all year
A calendar with 12 of your photos hangs on someone's wall for a whole year. It's one of the best gifts for grandparents and far-away family.
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Order timing: Order in December to give at Christmas or New Year. Calendars ordered in January still get 11+ months of use.
1Family photo wall calendar
One photo per month, plus family birthdays printed on the right days.
Tip: Add family birthdays and anniversaries as custom dates if the shop allows it.
2Desk calendar
Small and stands on a desk. Good for coworkers, teachers and office gifts.
3Pet calendar
Twelve months of the dog or cat. Pet owners always have enough photos.
4Couple calendar
A photo from each month you've been together, or 12 places you visited.
5Family planner calendar
Columns for each family member to write in. Practical and personalized.
Getting custom prints right
- Use landscape photos for wall calendars; most layouts are wider than they are tall.
- Match photos to seasons (snow in January, beach in July) for a calendar that feels right all year.
- Check the starting month: many shops let you start the calendar in any month.
Updated 2026-11-13