We all have organized, go-getter friends who use planners to keep their entire lives together. Their planning systems, styles, and essentials may differ, but they can always count on the notes and reminders to stay on top of their day-to-day agendas.
Every year, lifestyle brands from around the world release diverse planner collections that cater to our preferences—helping us stay productive and motivated throughout the day.
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Some planners double as journals, while others can store your important documents and monitor your progress on specific tasks.
When it comes to planning, creative freedom, personal goals, and fun go hand in hand. If you’re ready to put your best foot forward in 2026, these seven local and international brands offer planners with unique features you can customize to your liking.
Ana Tomy
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Ana Tomy lets your imagination take flight with notebooks and planners that come in various sizes, color combinations, and formats. Journaling enthusiasts are free to make every element their own. They can pick a cover design from Ana Tomy’s catalogues, add their own accessories, and even choose the kinds of paper to include.
You can make your own planner at any Ana Tomy pop-up store nationwide, or through the brand’s website.
IFEX’s Manahanan and Florals & Verses Collections
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The International Fine Paper Exchange (IFEX) is collaborating with Filipina illustrators Kitty Jardenil and Jenny Flores for Manahanan: A Filipino’s Home, and Florals & Verses, the brand’s planner collections for next year.
Kitty’s Manahanan designs draw inspiration from ancestral homes and everyday living in the Philippines, where people can find beauty and joy in their mundane and tranquil environments. The collection has six colorful covers that complement its grids and weekly pages.
Meanwhile, Florals & Verses showcases Jenny’s intricate watercolor paintings. The artsy collection strives to inspire people through its meaningful quotes and Bible verses.
Besides standard planners and notebooks, the Manahanan and Florals & Verses lineups are also available as desk calendars, card-and-envelope sets, and compact notebook sets. You can pre-order the collection on IFEX’s online stores before it becomes available at your local bookstores and stationery shops.
Muji
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Going back to basics can bring out the best in your plans and accomplishments. Muji’s 2026 planners are a simple yet effective and affordable way to monitor your progress, beat your deadlines, and work consistently towards your goals every day.
Belle de Jour
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On its 20th anniversary, Belle de Jour (BDJ) is celebrating dreamers and go-getters across all generations with the latest edition of its signature Power Planner. This springboard for aspirations and ambitions also celebrates the brand’s advocacy of empowering Filipino youth and helping them achieve their dreams for over two decades.
Cada Dia
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Cada Dia’s softbound and hardbound dated planners are designed with spacious layouts and spreads to keep track of your tasks down to the last detail. Each planner is available in quadrant and vertical grids, as well as covers that you can personalize to match your journals, leather folios, and writing tools.
You can purchase a planner, a journal, and a leather cover from Cada Dia on its website.
The Paper Bunny
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The Paper Bunny is creating “holistic personal spaces” for everyone in 2026 with their new planner collection. Their simple and sleek designs allow users to make ample space for goal-setting, memory-keeping, and habit-tracking at home and on the go.
Head over to The Paper Bunny’s website to browse through more planner options and price lists.
Simmer Supply
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We’re taking the stress and worry out of planning in 2026 with Simmer Supply’s Walang Plano planners. This new “no pressure” collection from the local brand fosters positivity, motivation, and lots of laughs through its vibrant, eye-catching layouts, monthly spreads, and covers.
Each planner set includes sticker sets, tearable posters, affirmation cards, journal prompts, and other goodies to keep you inspired throughout the year.
You can order Simmer Supply’s Walang Plano planner on Shopee and TikTok.
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Which planners will you be using next year? Share your picks with us in the comments below!
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