Desk Calendars 2027 with Logo: Formats and Print Placement
A guide to choosing 2027 desk calendars: the most popular formats, stand types, print areas in millimetres and indicative prices at 50–250 pcs.
The most popular 2027 desk calendar for offices is the triangular pyramid with a 210×100 mm base and 13 pages, where the logo strip is roughly 210×25 mm, while the largest print area – on the front of the stand – goes up to 200×90 mm. As a guide, at 100 pcs such a calendar costs from EUR 3.90/pc excl. VAT, plus EUR 15.00 for artwork preparation. If the calendars need to be handed out before year-end, artwork must be approved by around 10 December – production with wire binding and stand assembly takes 3–5 business days.
Types and formats of desk calendars
Desk calendars differ not only in size but also in how much room is left for notes and how large the visible advertising area is. In practice, companies choose from one of these six options.
| Type | Base size (mm) | Number of pages | Suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| A6 pyramid | 148×105 | 13 | Small desk, reception, hotel rooms |
| Standard pyramid | 210×100 | 13 | Office desk, the most commonly used format |
| Horizontal A5 on wire-o | 210×148 | 13–14 | Monthly planning with space for notes |
| Vertical A5 on wire-o | 148×210 | 13–14 | Calendar with a large photo or image at the top |
| Weekly planner | 210×100 or 297×105 | 53–56 | Factories, service businesses, schedule planning |
| Monthly block / cube | 90×90 or 100×100 | 12 + stand | Small gift, add-on to a set |
The triangular pyramid is the most economical option, as the stand and cover are a single folded piece of card. A5 formats on a metal wire-o spine look a notch more premium and withstand frequent page-flipping – they're the choice when the calendar is meant as a client gift rather than purely for internal use.
Stand types and what they mean for printing
Cardboard pyramid
The base and three side panels are cut from 300–350 g card and folded into a triangle. Two surfaces can be printed: the front (usually logo and contact details) and the back, which can be used to list services. Printing is 4+4 colour, with no extra charge for the second side.
Flip-up stand with wire-o spine
The calendar block is bound with a metal wire-o spine and attached to a card backing that folds out as a leg. It's important to account for the fact that the top 10–12 mm of the block is covered by the spine – text and logos can't go there.
Flat L-shaped stand
Thicker card or 3 mm foam board, with the monthly block fixed onto it. This option is used when you need a sturdy, long-lasting base with a large print area – the front of the base can be printed in full, for example in a 200×140 mm area.
Print areas and placement
Indicative safe areas we work with on a daily basis:
- Pyramid 210×100: logo strip at the bottom of the page 210×25 mm, stand front up to 200×90 mm, back up to 200×90 mm.
- Horizontal A5: top image zone 210×70 mm (below the spine), bottom strip with contact details 210×20 mm.
- Vertical A5: image or photo 148×95 mm, calendar grid below, logo in the bottom corner 40×15 mm.
- Weekly planner: logo repeats on every page in the top strip, 210×18 mm – realistically the most visible spot throughout the whole year.
Artwork requirements
We expect artwork in vector format (.ai, .eps, .pdf, .svg), in CMYK colour space; raster images at 300 dpi at actual size. Bleed is 3 mm on each side, with text kept at least 5 mm from the cut line and at least 12 mm from the wire-o perforation. If you don't have artwork, we'll prepare it ourselves based on your logo and contact details – preparation costs EUR 15.00, and we send a PDF for approval before printing.
How much do 2027 desk calendars cost
Below are indicative prices per piece excl. VAT, for full-colour printing on 170–300 g paper. The exact price depends on quantity, number of pages, paper and binding method.
| Calendar | 50 pcs | 100 pcs | 250 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramid 210×100, 13 pages, card stand | ~5.20 | ~3.90 | ~2.90 |
| Horizontal A5 on wire-o + flip-up stand | ~6.50 | ~4.90 | ~3.60 |
| Vertical A5, 14 pages, wire-o | ~6.90 | ~5.20 | ~3.90 |
| Weekly planner, 53 pages | ~8.50 | ~6.50 | ~5.20 |
For all options, add EUR 15.00 for artwork preparation (one-off). For small quantities – from 1 to 10 pcs – the price per piece is roughly EUR 12–18, as the setup and cutting work stays the same. For comparison: digital printing of an A5 catalogue with 8 pages at 100 pcs costs EUR 1.50/pc, which shows that the main cost of a calendar lies in binding, cutting and stand assembly, not the printing itself.
Deadlines for 2027 calendars
Right now, in mid-November, calendar orders are at their busiest stage. A realistic schedule looks like this:
- Artwork and proofing: 1–2 business days from the moment we receive the logo and date specifics (public holidays, company dates, start of the week).
- Printing and binding: 3–5 business days depending on quantity; for simple pyramids without wire-o, 1–3 business days.
- Delivery: in Riga via a partner courier at EUR 16.00/trip, to the regions via parcel locker or courier.
To have the calendars on desks before Christmas, artwork needs to be approved by around 10 December. We take on urgent jobs by prior agreement – we've managed pyramid-type calendars in a 100-pc quantity in as little as two days.
What to pair with a calendar
A calendar is often part of a year-end gift set. The most practical combinations: calendar + pen, calendar + notebook, calendar + thermal mug for client gifts. If you also need greeting cards or invitations in the same design, we print those together with the calendars – see business cards and small print. Examples of previous work can be found in our portfolio.
FAQ
What's the minimum quantity for calendars?
We print from 1 piece, as we work with digital printing. It becomes economically worthwhile from 50 pcs, where the price per piece already drops by roughly half compared to a 10-pc run.
Can you include our company's dates and holidays in the calendar?
Yes. We can mark your company's founding date, staff birthdays, planned events, as well as set which day the week starts on and add public holidays.
How many colours is the printing?
Full-colour (4+0 or 4+4) CMYK printing with no extra charge for the number of colours. If your logo is a specific Pantone colour, we convert it to the nearest CMYK value and show it in the artwork before printing.
Which area stays most visible all year round?
For the triangular pyramid – the front of the stand, as it stays the same throughout all 12 months. For wire-o calendars – the bottom strip on every page, which repeats each month or each week.
Is it possible to have a calendar with several language versions?
Yes. Digital printing lets us print, for example, 60 pcs in Latvian and 40 pcs in English within the same run, with no extra setup fee.
Can you deliver calendars to several addresses?
Yes, we split the run into separate packages and send them to different branches. We deliver in Riga via a partner courier (EUR 16.00/trip), and to the regions via courier post.
