Calendar Printing

At BookPrintingChina, we offer custom calendar printing services for brands, artists, retailers, Amazon and eBay sellers, or personal projects. Whether you need bulk calendar printing for wholesale and distribution or small batches for gifts and promotions, we provide fully customizable options to bring your ideas to life. Select from a variety of papers, bindings, sizes, and finishes, with optional custom packaging for a polished final product. From eye-catching wall calendars to functional desk and tear-off designs, our expert printing and premium materials ensure every calendar is both practical and visually impressive.

Popular Calendar Printing Projects

At BookPrintingChina, we offer OEM calendar printing solutions customized to your needs. Here are the most popular calendar styles we print for clients worldwide:

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Wall calendar printing highlights vibrant images and clearly organized dates, using premium coated paper with saddle-stitch or Wire-O binding for attractive, functional display.

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Desk calendar printing combines compact design with clear layouts and durable paper, with Wire-O binding for easy page turning and long-lasting use.

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Tear-off calendar printing features perforated pages for easy removal, with coated paper for vibrant images or uncoated paper for smooth writing, perfect for retailers, artists, or personal.

Popular Calendar Sizes

The 8.5” × 11” size remains the most popular standard for calendars, balancing visibility and convenience. Calendar sizes can vary depending on style and usage:

  • Wall calendars: 8.5″ × 11″, A4 (210 × 297 mm), 12″ × 12″, 8.5″ × 8.5″, 11″ × 17″ — ideal for displaying artwork or photos prominently.

  • Desk pad calendars: 22″ × 17″ — large format for easy note-taking and scheduling.

  • Desk calendars: 5″ × 7″, 6″ × 8″, 6″ × 9″ — compact sizes perfect for desks or counters.

  • Tear-off calendars: 5.25″ × 5.25″, 6″ × 6″ — convenient for daily or weekly notes, easy to remove.

While selecting a standard size is generally more cost-effective, custom trim sizes can be a great option when you need to fully support your creative vision or specific design needs.

Best Paper for Calendar Printing

The best paper for calendar printing depends on your calendar’s style, purpose, and how it will be used. At BookPrintingChina, we offer a wide selection of high-quality papers to match your needs, from uncoated for easy writing to glossy for vibrant images. Here are some of the most popular options:

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Glossy Art Paper

Glossy art paper brings calendar images and colors to life with a bright, reflective finish, enhancing visual appeal and making it perfect for vibrant, image-focused, attention-grabbing designs.
Common Weights:
80 -200 gsm (54-135 lb text)
250 -350 gsm (92-129 lb cover)

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Matte Art Paper

Matte art paper for calendars highlights images and text with a smooth, non-glossy finish, minimizing glare while preserving vibrant, detailed colors for a clean, professional appearance.
Common Weights:
80 -200 gsm (54-135 lb text)
250 -350 gsm (92-129 lb cover)

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Uncoated Paper

Uncoated paper features a natural, tactile surface that’s perfect for writing notes or daily plans. Ink absorbs smoothly without smudging, making it an excellent choice for desk pad and tear-off calendars focused on practicality and everyday use..
Common Weights:
80 gsm - 180 gsm ( 54 - 122 lb text)

At BookPrintingChina, we also offer a wide range of special papers and materials to meet unique design and branding needs. For example,

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FSC-certified Paper

We provide FSC-certified paper choices and can print the FSC logo on your product to highlight its eco-friendly quality.

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Textured Paper

Paper with tactile surfaces such as linen or felt, adding depth, character, and a premium artistic & handcrafted feel.

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Kraft Paper

Kraft paper offers a natural, rustic look for paperboard stands, providing durability, eco-friendliness, and a distinctive, textured appearance.

Not sure which paper is right for your project? Get in touch with our printing experts for personalized recommendations.

Common Calendar Binding Options

The calendar binding depends on page count, purpose, and intended use. Here are several popular binding options to suit different styles and functions:

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Saddle Stitch

Saddle-stitched, or staple binding, involves folding pages and stapling them together. It's ideal for wall calendars, providing a durable, sleek design that hangs effortlessly.

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Spiral or Wire-o Binding

Spiral or Wire-O binding offers a flexible, durable solution, allowing your calendar to lay flat while providing easy turning of pages. Perfect for both desk and wall calendars.

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Perfect Binding

Perfect binding is ideal for a 365-page daily calendar or weekly planner calendar, providing a professional, sleek finish with strong durability and easy flipping of pages.

If you’re unsure which binding best suits your project or can’t find the option you need, please contact our expert team or visit our “binding” pages for detailed guidance.

Finish Options

At BookPrintingChina, we offer a wide range of special finish options to elevate your calendar’s aesthetics and functionality. Here are some popular choices:

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Glossy Lamination

Glossy lamination adds a shiny, reflective finish that enhances colors, protects the cover from scratches.

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Matte Lamination

Matte lamination provides a smooth, non-reflective finish that feels soft to the touch, reduces glare.

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Soft-touch Lamination

Soft touch lamination creates a velvety, suede-like finish that feels luxurious, reduces fingerprints.

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Spot UV

Spot UV adds glossy, raised highlights to specific design areas, creating contrast, enhancing detail.

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Varnish

Varnish provides a protective coating that enhances durability, reduces smudging, and adds subtle shine.

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Foil Stamping

Foil stamping applies metallic or pigmented foil onto the surface using heat and pressure, creating eye-catching, luxurious accents.

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Emboss

Embossing creates a raised, three-dimensional design on calendar cover, adding texture, depth.

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Perforated

Perforated lines on calendar coupon pages and order forms ensure easy, clean tear-offs with perfect precision.

Questions & Answers

Our minimum order quantity for calendar printing usually starts at 500 copies. For smaller quantities, we also offer digital printing options for samples or short-run projects.

In the United States, the standard wall calendar size is 8.5″ x 11″ (Letter size).

In most other regions, including the UK, Europe, and Australia, the common standard is A4 (210 x 297 mm). If you want, we can also provide custom calendar size options to meet your design needs.

  • Wall Calendars, Desk Calendars & Desktop Calendars: A standard calendar uses 12 pages or 24 pages to represent the 12 months. Add 1 extra page if you want a front cover or add 2 extra pages if you want both a front and back cover.

  • Tear-off Calendars: A daily tear-off calendar typically uses 365 sheets (730 pages) for the full year. Add 1 extra sheet for a front cover or Add several extra sheets if you want a front cover, back cover, and additional personalized pages.

A calendar provides an overview of dates and months, ideal for marking events or reminders. A planner includes detailed daily or weekly pages for scheduling, to-do lists, and goals, great for organization and productivity.

Yes! You can upload your own images for each month or the cover. For best results, we recomend use high-resolution photos (300 DPI recommended).

The hanging hole location depends on the calendar’s layout and printing method. It ensures the pages flip correctly and the design stays oriented.

Recommended hanging hole placements:

  • Portrait layout, one month per page (single-sided printing): Place the hanging hole at the top of the calendar.

  • Horizontal layout, one month per page (single-sided printing): Place the hanging hole at the top.

  • Portrait layout, two pages per month (double-sided printing): Place the hanging hole at the bottom of each sheet so the calendar can flip upward properly.

  • Horizontal layout, two pages per month (double-sided printing): Place the hanging hole at the bottom.

Yes. We offer Kraft paper, FSC-certified paper, and other recycled stocks for eco-friendly calendar printing.

Yes! You can order a physical sample before placing an order to check our paper, finish and printing quality.

We recommend high resolution(at least 300ppi) PDF files with embedded fonts and images, including a 3 mm bleed. If your files are created in InDesign or Illustrator, please export them as print-ready PDFs.

Yes, our prepress team offers free file checking to ensure your files are print-ready. We can also provide templates, and basic layout guidance if needed.

For small files, you can upload them directly through our online inquiry form or send them via email to sales@bookprintingchina.com. For large files, please share a download link using platforms such as WeTransfer, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

Yes, we offer several proofing options, including PDF proof, physical sample, digital printed sample, and offset printed sample.

After you complete the deposit and before mass production, we usually provide a free digital printed sample for your confirmation.

Calendar production typically takes 10-18 days after the final files are approved. The exact timeline depends on factors such as order quantity, binding, finishes, and our current production schedule. Shipping time will vary based on your destination and selected shipping method.

We offer air, sea, and express shipping (DHL, FedEx, UPS). Our team will recommend the most cost-effective and reliable method based on your delivery time and budget.

File Specifications

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Bleed

Bleed is the extra margin trimmed after printing, preventing white edges. A standard bleed size is 0.125 inches (3mm).

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CMYK

CMYK is the correct color mode for printing. RGB files convert automatically and may shift colors. Use 100% black for text.

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Resolutions

Images in prepress files should be at least 300 dpi to ensure sharp details, clear images, and professional print quality.

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File Format

We recommend using high-quality PDF files, as Adobe InDesign exports print-ready PDFs for precise, consistent printing results.

At BookPrintingChina, we offer professional file-checking services and custom templates. If you’re unsure how to layout your artwork, feel free to contact us; we’re happy to provide detailed guidelines and support.

Order Process at BookPrintingChina

1

Request a Quote

Submit specs and receive your tailored quote within 1-2 hours.

2

Upload Design

Send your print-ready PDF via email or shared link easily.

3

Review Your File

We check your file for free to ensure perfect print readiness.

4

Approve Proof

Pay the deposit, then make a free digital printed proof for approval.

5

Production

Upon approval, we begin full production with strict quality control.

6

Shipping

After balance payment, we pack securely and ship by air or sea.

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Why Choose Us For Calendar Printing

Unbeatable Pricing

With over 25 years of printing and shipping experience, we help you save 30–40% on costs than other online printers.

100% Satisifiation

We guarantee 100% high quality; if you’re not completely satisfied, we promise a reprint or a full refund.

Expert Support

One-on-one professional, responsive online assistance, including pre-press artwork, material selection, shipping, etc.

Global Shipping

Secure, cost-efficient worldwide shipping options ensure your books arrive safely and on time.

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We’re Love to Hear From You

We appreciate your interest in BookPrintingChina. Our goal is to deliver a calendar printing experience that is smooth, cost-effective, refined, and efficient from start to finish.

For general questions, simply submit the enquiry form and our sales specialists will respond promptly. To receive a precise project quote, we encourage you to use our online Quote Form, which helps us match the best options to your specific requirements. You may also contact us directly at sales@bookprintingchina.com.

Our team is available seven days a week, with most enquiries answered within 1–2 hours. We look forward to turning your ideas into beautifully printed products with the quality and attention to detail BookPrintingChina is known for.

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