Free Blank Printable December 2027 Calendar
Set up a December page for any year in about a minute. Pick a design, decide where the week begins, choose how weeks are numbered, leave room for notes, then export a PDF, PNG or JPG or send it straight to the printer.
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December 2027 card
Working days count Monday to Friday and keep public holidays such as 25 and 26 December in the total, since they differ by country and employer. Weekend days are Saturdays and Sundays. The card follows the year chosen above.
Table of contents
- How to make your December calendar
- Which template suits a December page?
- Week numbers from December into the new year
- Choosing the first column for December
- Paper sizes for December pages
- Print your December page: quick checklist
- Send one December design to everyone
- December countdown and year-end trackers
- Plan the holiday season backwards
- Who prints a December calendar
- Private, quick and easy to use
- December at a glance
- How the December grid is calculated
- The crowded last row of December
- December facts worth knowing
- How December got its name
- December solstice and daylight
- December night sky: meteors and moon
- December traditions across countries
- Key December dates to copy into your cells
- December birthstone, flowers and zodiac
- Closing the year with your December page
- December calendar FAQ
- Keep the December page handy
How to make your December calendar
1. Choose a look that suits the season
Thirty designs sit under Pick a template: twenty carry a single colour accent and ten stay in pure black. Deep reds, pine greens and icy blues echo the holidays, while black ink keeps costs down when you are printing for a whole group.
2. Set the year and the week rules
December runs right up to the new year, so week numbering matters in its final days. Type the year, choose the first weekday and pick a numbering system before anything else.
3. Reserve space for lists and plans
Pick lined, dotted, grid or boxed notes for gift lists, travel times, party menus and year-end to-dos.
4. Zoom in to check every date
Press the − and + magnifiers above the preview to move between 50 and 300 percent, tap the percentage to snap back to 100, or open Full screen for the largest view.
5. Export before the busy weeks begin
Save a PDF, PNG or JPG, or print at actual size, ideally in late November so the sheet is already up when the first party invitations arrive.
Which template suits a December page?
Headings with a festive feel
A solid banner reads well from across a hallway, a large left-aligned month works for planners, a centred rule suits a tidy office board, and an outlined year numeral turns the page into a year-end poster.
Cells for a packed month
Squared lines give the most writing room for parties, recitals and travel days. Rounded boxes feel friendly on a family fridge, ruled lines welcome handwriting and dotted lines keep a minimalist desk quiet.
Colour for short, dark days
Each of the twenty colour designs combines one accent, a soft weekend tint and a typeface of its own, so you can match the page to wrapping paper, a classroom door or the mood of the living room.
Black ink for bulk printing
The ten black-ink designs use little toner and photocopy well, which helps when you are producing term-end timetables, staff rotas or hand-outs for a whole club.
Week numbers from December into the new year
| System | Rule | Typical December use |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 8601 | Monday start; the week holding the year’s first Thursday is week 1, so the last days of December can already belong to week 1 of the next year | Payroll cut-offs, shipping schedules and project teams planning the year-end freeze |
| US / Canada | Weeks run Sunday to Saturday and week 1 holds 1 January, so December sits in the high 40s and low 50s | Retail seasons, school calendars and sports clubs counting holiday weeks |
| Simple | 1–7 January is week 1, 8–14 January is week 2, and the count continues through the year | Countdown charts and personal planners that think in plain seven-day blocks |
Each row is labelled from its first December date. On Sunday-start or Saturday-start pages, ISO numbers are read from the first date in the row.
Choosing the first column for December
| First column | Where it is common | December tip |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | United States, Canada, Japan, Israel | Pair it with US / Canada numbering so rows match the weeks printed in most local planners |
| Monday | Much of Europe, ISO 8601 workplaces, many schools | Combine it with ISO numbers so December rows line up with shift and term timetables |
| Saturday | Iran, Afghanistan and parts of the Middle East and North Africa | Fits calendars where the week opens on Saturday, handy for Yalda Night and family year-end plans |
Paper sizes for December pages
| Size | Millimetres | December use |
|---|---|---|
| A3 / Tabloid | 297×420 / 279×432 | Staff-room walls, shop windows and holiday rota boards |
| A4 / Letter / Legal | 210×297 / 216×279 / 216×356 | Fridge door, home desk or a binder holding the family’s festive schedule |
| B4 / B5 | 250×353 / 176×250 | Notebook inserts and school diaries for the end of term |
| A5 / A6 | 148×210 / 105×148 | Planner pages, small cards and stocking-sized gifts |
Print your December page: quick checklist
- Match the paper size in the generator to the size in the printer dialog.
- Choose 100 percent or Actual size, never Fit to page.
- Switch off browser headers and footers so web addresses and dates stay off the sheet.
- Run a draft on plain paper before using festive card, to preview the weekend tint.
- Use 100 to 160 gsm paper for everyday sheets; heavier card is fine for gift versions if your printer accepts it.
Library and print-shop queues grow quickly in mid-December, so print your set early. Home printers may leave a thin unprintable edge, but each page has inner padding so the grid stays intact.
Send one December design to everyone
Everything you choose is packed into the page link: year, template, week start, numbering, notes style, paper size, layout and weekend tint. Use the WhatsApp, Email, Telegram or Copy link buttons under the preview and the recipient opens the identical December page, ready to download or print. One organiser can set up the design for a family gathering, a classroom or a volunteer rota, and everyone prints the same sheet.
December countdown and year-end trackers
Advent countdown
Choose a boxed template, hide week numbers and cross out or colour one cell each day from 1 to 24 December.
Gift and budget grid
Pick a squared grid, write your spending limit in the notes box and record each purchase in the cell of the day you made it.
Holiday travel plan
Use a Monday-start page with ISO numbers, mark departures, arrivals and drop-offs, and list packing items in the notes area.
Year-end review sheet
Print a ruled A4 copy, tick finished goals in the cells and use the notes to record lessons and first steps for next year.
Plan the holiday season backwards
| When | What to settle | Where to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Late November | Set a budget, pick a template and print a master page | Notes box |
| First week of December | Mark school, office and travel dates | Date cells |
| Second week | Write or send cards, confirm guest lists and menus | Notes box |
| Third week | Arrange deliveries, wrap gifts and finish shopping | Date cells |
| 24 to 26 December | Cooking times, visits and shop opening hours | Margins of the cells |
| Final days | Renewal dates, leftover leave and goals for the new year | Notes box |
Treat the schedule as a starting point and adjust it to your own household, workplace and local postal or shop deadlines.
Who prints a December calendar
Teachers print one to mark concerts, exams and the last day of term. Parents pin an A4 sheet beside the door for pageants, lifts and relatives’ visits. Shop owners and cafés post amended opening hours, event planners track party dates, community groups schedule food drives and gift collections, and freelancers circle invoice deadlines before the break. Since every setting travels in the link, a single person can create the page and everyone else opens the same file.
Private, quick and easy to use
Your December page is built and exported inside the browser, so there is no sign-up and no calendar leaves your device. Every control works from the keyboard with visible focus outlines, and Full screen closes with Escape. The layout begins with phone screens and widens into a tools-and-preview workspace on larger displays.
December 2027 at a glance
December 2027 starts on a Wednesday and ends on a Friday. It has 31 days and needs 5 rows on a Sunday-start page, 5 on a Monday-start page and 5 on a Saturday-start page. 1 December falls in ISO week 48, and 31 December in ISO week 52. The year 2027 is not a leap year, so it has 365 days, and 1 January 2028 will be a Saturday.
This summary follows the year typed into the generator. The December card under the preview adds working-day and weekend-day counts.
How the December grid is calculated
The tool relies on Gregorian rules for every year you enter. December never changes length, so it always has 31 days, and 1 December is day 335 of a common year or day 336 of a leap year. Leap years matter here only for the numbering: they shift every later weekday by one.
Your browser reports the weekday of 1 December. The generator subtracts your chosen week start to find how many blank cells come first, adds the 31 days and divides by seven, rounding up. That gives five rows in most cases and six when the 1st lands in one of the last two columns. For week numbers, ISO mode finds the Thursday of each week, US / Canada mode counts Sunday-to-Saturday weeks from the one holding 1 January, and Simple mode divides the day of the year by seven. Years before 1582 follow the proleptic Gregorian calendar, so dates may differ from the Julian ones used then.
The crowded last row of December
December is the one page where the final row carries as much weight as the first. It holds the last working days before the break, the quiet stretch between Christmas and New Year, and 31 December itself. A good page leaves those cells roomy so deadlines, leave days and party plans are not squeezed together.
The last row also shows how the year closes. Depending on the weekday, it may end with several blank cells that belong to January, and under ISO rules it can already be week 1 of the new year. Choosing the first column and numbering system with care keeps the end of the page honest.
December facts worth knowing
Same start as September
December always begins on the same weekday as September, because the 91 days between their first days make exactly thirteen weeks.
Counting to Christmas
25 December falls three weekdays after 1 December, so a Monday start means a Thursday Christmas.
The last 31 days
December holds the closing stretch of the year: 31 December is day 365, or day 366 in a leap year.
Two seasons at once
Meteorological winter starts on 1 December in the north, while meteorological summer starts the same day in the south.
Early sunsets, late sunrises
In northern mid-latitudes the earliest sunsets arrive in early December, about two weeks before the solstice, while the latest sunrises come in early January.
Prize day
The Nobel Prizes are presented on 10 December, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death in 1896.
How December got its name
The word comes from the Latin decem, meaning ten. Rome’s early calendar began in March, which made December the tenth month, followed by a winter gap that was not named at all. January and February were added later, and the Julian reform of 45 BC fixed 1 January as the start of the civil year.
The names of September, October, November and December kept their old number meanings even though each now sits two places later. Mid-December was also the season of Saturnalia, a Roman festival for the god Saturn with feasting and gift-giving, and 25 December was being marked as Christmas in Rome by the fourth century.
December solstice and daylight
Around 21 or 22 December the Sun stands directly over the Tropic of Capricorn. The tilt of Earth’s axis then gives the shortest day to the north and the longest to the south, which is why December feels so different on either side of the equator.
Northern Hemisphere
Daylight reaches its yearly minimum. Near 60° north it lasts only about six hours, and north of the Arctic Circle the Sun stays below the horizon in the polar night.
Near the equator
Day length barely changes, staying close to twelve hours all month.
Southern Hemisphere
Days are at their longest. South of the Antarctic Circle the Sun does not set, and Australian and South African summers are in full swing.
Marking the turning point
Cultures celebrate the solstice with Yule, Dongzhi dumplings, Yalda Night poetry and Soyal ceremonies, each welcoming the return of longer days in the north.
The exact minute of the solstice shifts from year to year and with your time zone, so the generator leaves it out. Add it from an almanac to a date cell.
December night sky: meteors and moon
Long nights make December a rewarding month for stargazing. The Geminids usually peak around 13 and 14 December and rank among the most reliable meteor showers of the year, with slow, bright streaks. The smaller Ursids follow near 22 December, best seen from the far north.
Traditional names for the December full moon include the Cold Moon and the Long Nights Moon. Moon phases fall on different dates every year and depend on your time zone, so the generator does not print them; copy the dates for your year into the cells or notes area to plan observing evenings.
December traditions across countries
Sweden
Santa Lucia on 13 December brings candlelit processions, saffron buns and white-robed choirs in the darkest weeks.
Mexico
Las Posadas re-enact the journey to Bethlehem from 16 to 24 December, and the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe falls on the 12th.
Netherlands and Belgium
Sinterklaas arrives in mid-November and gifts are exchanged on the evening of 5 December or on the 6th.
Germany
Advent wreaths, calendar doors and Christmas markets fill the weeks, and Nikolaustag on 6 December means treats in polished boots.
Japan
Families do a big end-of-year clean, and temples ring a bell 108 times at midnight on 31 December.
Philippines
Simbang Gabi dawn masses run from 16 to 24 December, under star-shaped parol lanterns in one of the world’s longest festive seasons.
United Kingdom and Commonwealth
Boxing Day on 26 December is a bank holiday in many countries, with sales, football and cricket fixtures.
China and Korea
Dongzhi in China and Dongji in Korea mark the winter solstice with tangyuan dumplings and red bean porridge.
Key December dates to copy into your cells
| Date | Occasion | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December | World AIDS Day | United Nations observance |
| 6 December | St Nicholas Day | Many Christian traditions in Europe |
| 8 December | Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) | Japanese and other Mahayana Buddhist traditions |
| 10 December | Human Rights Day and Nobel Prize ceremonies | United Nations; Stockholm and Oslo |
| 12 December | Our Lady of Guadalupe | Mexico |
| 13 December | Santa Lucia | Sweden and Nordic countries |
| 16 December | Day of Reconciliation / Victory Day | South Africa / Bangladesh |
| 21 or 22 December | December solstice | Worldwide, exact time varies |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | Widely observed |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Widely observed |
| 26 December | Boxing Day, St Stephen’s Day, start of Kwanzaa | UK and Commonwealth, Europe, United States |
| 31 December | New Year’s Eve | Widely observed |
| Late Nov – late Dec | Hanukkah | Jewish communities; begins on 25 Kislev |
Holidays are left off the printed page because they vary by country, faith and employer. Copy the dates you need into a cell or the notes area, and confirm local dates first, especially for moving feasts such as Hanukkah and Advent.
December birthstone, flowers and zodiac
These traditional symbols suit birthday pages, class displays and greeting cards.
- Birthstones: turquoise, zircon and tanzanite, with blue topaz on some lists.
- Birth flowers: narcissus (paperwhite) and holly.
- Zodiac: Sagittarius until about 21 December, then Capricorn from about 22 December; the exact changeover shifts slightly each year.
Closing the year with your December page
Print a second copy for the practical side of year-end. Use the cells for the final posting dates, leftover leave days and renewal dates for subscriptions or memberships, and use the notes area for receipts to file, accounts to settle and thank-you messages to write. A few minutes spent listing these on one sheet keeps the first working week of January calmer, and the same design can lead straight into next year’s January page.
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December calendar FAQ
How can I zoom the December preview to read small dates?
Use the − and + magnifier buttons above the preview to move between 50 and 300 percent in quarter steps, and press the percentage to return to 100. While zoomed in, scroll inside the window to pan across the page. Zooming changes only what you see on screen; your PDF, image or printout keeps the paper size you selected.
Can I create December for a year in the distant past or future?
Yes. Enter any year from 1 to 9999. Weekdays come from the Gregorian calendar, so every date, including 25 December, lands on the correct weekday for that year.
How do I find which weekday Christmas Day falls on?
Christmas is 24 days after 1 December, which is three weekdays later than the 1st. If December starts on a Wednesday, 25 December is a Saturday. Type the year and look at the 25 cell to confirm it.
Which week-number system should I use for December?
Pick ISO 8601 for European workplaces and schools, US / Canada when weeks run Sunday to Saturday and week 1 holds 1 January, and Simple for plain seven-day blocks counted from 1 January. Switch numbers off if you only need dates.
Can the last days of December belong to week 1 of the next year?
Yes, under ISO 8601. When 31 December falls on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, that week’s Thursday lies in January, so those December days count as week 1 of the new year. For example, 30 and 31 December 2024 sit in week 1 of 2025. In 2027, 31 December is a Friday and falls in week 52.
How many rows does a December page need?
Most years need five rows. A sixth appears only when 1 December lands in one of the last two columns of your chosen week, because the 31 days then spill into another row. The generator counts the blank cells, adds the days and spaces the rows evenly.
How many working days does December have?
Counting Monday to Friday, December has 21, 22 or 23 working days, depending on the weekday of the 1st. The December card shows the exact figure for your year and keeps 25 and 26 December in the total, because holidays vary by country and employer.
How many Saturdays and Sundays are in December?
A 31-day month holds 8, 9 or 10 weekend days. Eight is the minimum, and the three leftover days at the end can add up to two more. The card spells out how many Saturdays and Sundays your chosen year contains.
Which weekday does December begin and end on?
Read the Starts on and Ends on tiles once you have chosen the year. December finishes two weekdays after it starts, so a Wednesday start ends on a Friday. The following January then opens on the day after 31 December.
Does the generator add Christmas, Hanukkah or other holidays?
No. Observances differ by country, faith and workplace, so every cell stays empty for your own entries. Copy dates from the key-dates table on this page into the cells or the notes area, and confirm local dates for holidays that move each year.
Which paper size works best for a December wall or Advent planner?
A3 or Tabloid suits walls and notice boards, A4 or Letter suits desks and fridge doors, and A5 or A6 suits diaries, cards and stocking-sized gifts. Files are exported at twice the preview resolution for sharper lines.
Should I print the December page on A4 or Letter?
Choose the size that matches the paper in your printer. A4 measures 210 × 297 mm and Letter about 216 × 279 mm, so Letter is a little wider and shorter. A mismatch makes the printer rescale the page and can crop the bottom row.
Why does my printed December page look smaller than the preview?
The print dialog is probably shrinking it. Select the same paper size, set the scale to 100 percent or Actual size, and switch off Fit to page along with browser headers and footers.
Which file type should I choose: PDF, PNG or JPG?
Use PDF for exact-size printing at home or in a print shop, PNG for crisp text when you want to drop the page into another design or slide, and JPG for small files to send through messaging apps. An A4 portrait image measures about 1588 by 2246 pixels.
Can I print the black-ink templates for a school or office?
Yes. They use black lines and text on white paper, so they save ink, print cleanly on any machine and photocopy well for classroom sets or staff rotas.
How do I turn December into an Advent countdown or gift-budget sheet?
Choose a boxed or rounded template, switch week numbers off and write the goal or spending limit in the notes area. Then tick or colour one cell a day, or write each day’s spending inside its cell.
How can I share or bookmark the exact December design I made?
Use the share buttons or Copy link. Your year, template and options are stored after the hash sign in the address, so every link or bookmark reopens the same page.
Is the tool free, and is my calendar kept anywhere?
It is free. The calendar is drawn and exported inside your browser, nothing is uploaded, and only your latest settings are remembered on your own device.
Why is December called December if it is the twelfth month?
The name comes from the Latin word decem, meaning ten. Rome’s early calendar began in March, which made this the tenth month, and the name stayed even after January became the first month of the year.
What are the December birthstones and birth flowers?
Turquoise, zircon and tanzanite are the usual birthstones, and blue topaz appears on some lists. The birth flowers are the narcissus (paperwhite) and holly.
Is December a winter month everywhere?
No. It opens meteorological winter in the Northern Hemisphere, but summer begins in Australia, New Zealand, southern Africa and much of South America, where the days around the solstice are the longest of the year.
When is the December solstice?
It usually falls on 21 or 22 December, depending on the year and your time zone. It brings the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest in the Southern Hemisphere. An astronomy almanac gives the exact minute for your location.
Which holidays and festivals fall in December?
Examples include St Nicholas Day on 6 December, Human Rights Day on 10 December, Santa Lucia on 13 December, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on 24 and 25 December, Boxing Day and the start of Kwanzaa on 26 December, and New Year’s Eve on 31 December. Hanukkah moves each year, and the four Sundays of Advent lead up to Christmas.
When is the best time to watch the Geminid meteor shower?
The Geminids usually peak around 13 and 14 December. Find a dark spot away from streetlights and watch in the hours around midnight, when rates tend to be highest. A bright Moon can wash out the fainter streaks, so check the lunar phase for your year.
Keep the December page handy
Press Ctrl+D (Cmd+D on Mac) to bookmark the generator, or use Share to pass it on. On a phone, add it to your home screen from the browser menu so it is one tap away whenever festive planning begins.