Notion's built-in calendar view handles simple scheduling, but a dedicated Notion calendar template gives you more: custom properties, multiple views, and a structure designed for how you actually plan your week. We tested dozens of free templates on the Notion marketplace and picked the seven best for different use cases, from personal planning to team event coordination.
We sync hundreds of Notion calendar databases with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Todoist every day through 2sync, so we know which template structures work best for two-way sync and which ones cause friction. That hands-on experience shaped this list.
At a glance
| Template | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Agenda | Google Calendar sync | 4.97/5 |
| My Calendar | Simple personal scheduling | 4.78/5 |
| Events Calendar | Team event scheduling | 4.81/5 |
| Planners | Daily, weekly, and monthly planning | 4.85/5 |
| Weekly Schedule | Structured weekly planning | 4.95/5 |
| 2026 Yearly Planner | Full-year goal planning | 4.95/5 |
| 2026 Simple Monthly Planner | Monthly task planning | 4.7/5 |
1. Agenda
| Author | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2sync | Two-way sync with Google Calendar | 4.97/5 (2sync avg.) |
We built this template for 2sync users, but anyone can duplicate it for free. The Agenda template is designed for people who want to connect Notion with Google Calendar, Google Contacts, or Todoist. It includes properties for event details, attendees, and status, plus multiple views (weekly agenda, monthly overview, and filtered lists). You don't need a 2sync account to use the template itself.
Well Aware auto-syncs 1,400+ Google Calendar events into Notion with this template, replacing manual data entry across their team. Read their story
2. My Calendar
| Author | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Notion | Simple personal scheduling | 4.78/5 (1,414 reviews) |
My Calendar is the official Notion template for managing your events and tasks. This straightforward template includes three predefined views: a monthly calendar, pending events that need scheduling, and all activities. It's ideal if you want a clean design without extra features, just a reliable calendar you can start using right away.
3. Events Calendar
| Author | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Notion | Team and organizational event scheduling | 4.81/5 (450 reviews) |
Events Calendar is built for teams that need to coordinate meetings, workshops, and company events in one place. The template includes a monthly calendar view with color-coded event categories, plus a list view for filtering by event type or organizer. If your team also uses Google Calendar or Outlook, you can sync these events automatically so nobody misses a meeting because they only check one tool.
4. Planners
| Author | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NotiEase | Daily, weekly, and monthly planning | 4.85/5 (168 reviews) |
This template combines daily, weekly, and monthly calendars into a single workspace. The top navigation bar switches between the three views, and the daily tasks section keeps things minimalistic and focused. It's one of the more aesthetically polished templates we've found, with a clean layout that makes planning feel less like a chore.
5. Weekly Schedule
| Author | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kouper Starkey | Structured weekly planning | 4.95/5 (300+ reviews) |
One of the highest-rated free templates on the Notion marketplace. It lays out Monday through Sunday with daily to-do lists, a weekly goals section, and a reminders area. The design is intentionally minimal so the focus stays on what you need to do, not on navigating the template. A good option if you want something simpler than a full database calendar.
6. 2026 Yearly Planner
| Author | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pintou | Full-year planning and goal tracking | 4.95/5 (19 reviews) |
This template gives you a 12-month dashboard with daily logs, monthly summaries, and goal tracking built in. Each month links to its own page where you can plan individual days and review progress. It's a good fit if you want a bird's-eye view of your entire year alongside the day-to-day detail. Sync your yearly milestones and deadlines to Google Calendar or Outlook so you get reminders on your phone, too.
7. 2026 Simple Monthly Planner
| Author | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| heyismail | Monthly task planning | 4.7/5 (55 reviews) |
A distraction-free monthly planner with daily, weekly, and monthly views. It focuses on task prioritization rather than cramming features, which makes it easy to maintain over time. If you sync this database with Google Calendar through 2sync, your monthly tasks show up as calendar events alongside your meetings.
How to sync your Notion calendar with Google Calendar
Any of the templates above can connect to Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, or Todoist so that changes flow between Notion and your external app automatically. We process hundreds of these syncs daily, and setup typically takes under 10 minutes. Here's how:
- Pick a template from this list and duplicate it to your Notion workspace.
- Check your database properties. Make sure you have at minimum a title field and a date field. Most templates above already include these.
- Connect with 2sync. Create a free account at app.2sync.com, select Google Calendar (or Outlook, or Todoist) as your provider, and choose the Notion database you just set up.
- Map your fields. Match your Notion properties (title, date, description, location) to the corresponding calendar fields. Set each field to two-way, one-way to Notion, or one-way to calendar.
- Activate the sync. New events created in either app will appear in the other within minutes.
For a full walkthrough with screenshots, see our guide on how to sync Notion with Google Calendar.
You can also connect Notion with Todoist, Outlook Calendar, Google Tasks, and Google Contacts using the same process.
Want your Notion calendar on Google Calendar?
Connect any of the templates above with Google Calendar, Outlook, or Todoist. Two-way sync, field mapping, and filters included.
Frequently asked questions
Does Notion have a built-in calendar?
Yes. Notion includes a calendar view that you can add to any database with a date property. It shows your entries on a monthly grid. However, this is a basic view, not a full calendar app. Templates like the ones above add structure, extra properties, and pre-built views that the default calendar view doesn't include.
Are these Notion calendar templates free?
All seven templates listed here are free to duplicate from the Notion template gallery. You don't need a paid Notion plan to use them.
Can I sync a Notion calendar template with Google Calendar?
Yes. You can connect any Notion database (including these templates) with Google Calendar using a sync tool like 2sync. Changes made in either app sync automatically in both directions, with updates appearing within minutes. Our users sync thousands of calendar events per day across personal and team calendars. See the how-to section above for steps.
What is the best Notion calendar template for students?
The Weekly Schedule works well for students who need a simple Monday-to-Sunday planner for classes and assignments. For dedicated assignment tracker templates or broader student tools (dashboards, course organizers), see our list of the best Notion templates for students.
How do I create a calendar in Notion?
The fastest way is to duplicate one of the templates above. If you prefer to build from scratch, create a new database in Notion, add a date property, and switch to the calendar view. You can then add properties like status, category, or location to customize it for your workflow.
Conclusion
All seven templates above are free and cover different needs, from simple personal calendars to team event coordination and yearly planning. Duplicate the one that fits your workflow and customize it from there. If you also need a dedicated task database, see our best Notion to-do list templates for options that pair well with a calendar setup, or browse all 50 best free Notion templates across 10 categories. You can also embed a live Google Calendar directly into Notion using free Notion widgets.
To keep your Notion calendar connected with the tools you already use, try 2sync for free and set up two-way sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, or Todoist in a few minutes.
