Perpetual Calendars

Perpetual calendars last forever. They don’t have specific dates for each year. Instead, users can change the days, months, and weeks regularly. This means the calendar is usable every year. Most can sit on a desk alongside other decorative and useful items such as pen holders, organizers, and paperweights. Look to Staples® for all kinds of office organizing needs.

Benefits of Perpetual Calendars
These calendars that last forever often look like pieces of art. Place one on an office desk to keep track of the date while also adding some decorative flair. They’re fun to play with when changing the date each day. Simple calendars make it easy to check the date when writing checks or signing forms that require dating. Many traditional calendars are made from flimsy paper, but perpetual versions usually consist of sturdier materials that last as long as the calendar itself. There is no need to buy a new calendar every year, making these products appealing to the budget-conscious. They make great gifts for business people or even as company rewards.

Types of Perpetual Calendars
Perpetual calendar blocks are cubes with numbers printed on them. They’re often made from fiberboard or metal. Metal-framed calendars have interchangeable cards printed with months and days that slip inside the case. Some versions consist of metal sheets with engraved numbers and months. Users place magnets on the engravings to keep track of the day of the week and the date. Wheel options have months, days, and weeks that spin so that the correct date faces forward. Some have additional uses, such as organizers that hold pens and small notepads.

How Do Perpetual Calendar Blocks Work?
Cube calendars use two blocks with one number printed on each of the six sides. One block has numbers 0 through 5 while the other has 0, 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8. Only this combination on the cubes will work as a perpetual calendar since 1 and 2 can appear twice in a month (the 11th or the 22nd). Also, to get 9, users must invert the 6. In order to change the date, users must lift the cubes from the stand and turn them so the correct number faces forward. These cube calendars only have the month and days so there’s no need to keep track of which day of the week it is when changing the date.

Can Perpetual Calendars Be Personalized?
Frame calendars often have an extra space for photographs to add a personal touch. Some already come with inspirational images to boost employee morale. It’s possible to have most of the metal options engraved to add a special quote, name, or date. Use them as gifts or rewards for employees.

Are There Perpetual Options That Look Like Traditional Calendars?
Wall or desk calendars that don’t have dates but show the days of the week are suitable for use as perpetual calendars. Laminated products and those that have write-on/wipe-off surfaces are ideal for use with dry eraser markers.