For me January is the perfect time to reflect on the past year and plan for the year ahead. This year I wanted to put those plans to paper, so set about creating myself a planner. As I was creating it, I thought that maybe it might be something that you could use too. Whether you’re organising your daily tasks, scheduling social media posts, or planning out all the cakes you’ll create this year. Below, you can download my FREE printable yearly and monthly planner / calendar, designed in beautiful pastel colours that I hope you’ll love as much as I do!
Planning is Essential
If your reading this as a cake maker; whether you’re a hobby baker, professional baker or cake content creator, you’ll know that planning your time is absolutely essential. While some might think cakes are whipped up in no time, we know that careful planning is the secret to avoiding last-minute stress. Plan when your going to shop for your ingredients, when the cakes are going to be made. Set time for decorating. And if like me, add in the time to edit your videos and upload your content to social media.
There’s nothing more stressful than feeling like you’re running out of time. This year, one of my goals is to plan more effectively, and I hope this planner will help me, and you, stay organised and stress-free!
The Free Printable Planner / Calendar
Below you’ll find a link to download both a yearly planner, which is perfect to create an overview of your year ahead and also individual monthly calendars where you can go into a lot more detail. There is also space to add some notes about cake ideas, client orders or even personal goals.
Key Cake-Making Dates for 2025
Whether you sell cakes, bake for friends and family, or share your creations online, there are always key dates throughout the year to keep in mind—these can often be your busiest times! To help you get ahead, I’ve compiled a list of important dates that might inspire some fun and creative cake ideas:
- Valentine’s Day – Friday 14th February
- St. Patrick’s Day – Monday 17th March
- Mother’s Day – UK: Sunday 30th March (Most other countries: Sunday 11th May)
- Eid al-Fitr – Sunday 30th March
- Easter Sunday – Sunday 20th April
- Father’s Day – Sunday 15th June 15
- Halloween – Friday 31st October
- Christmas – Thursday 25th December
This is just a small selection, and I know there are so many wonderful holidays and special occasions celebrated around the world. I’d love to hear from you! Let me know in the comments below which holidays or festivals you enjoy creating cakes for and when are your busiest times of the year.
National Baking Days to Celebrate in 2025
If you love to upload your cakes to social media it’s not just holidays and festivals you might want to keep in mind. National “theme” days are a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creations and even bake something extra special. These unique days celebrate everything from chocolate cake to cupcakes -yes, there is a day dedicated to chocolate cake! Below, I’ve listed a few national dates I think are worth noting…
- National Pie Day – Thursday 23rd January
- National Chocolate Cake Day – Monday 27th January
- World Baking Day – Sunday 18th May
- National Donut Day – Friday 6th June
- National Vanilla Cupcake Day – Monday 10th November
- National Cupcake Day – Thursday 12th December
Download Your Free Printable Planner / Calendar
If you’re ready to start planning your year ahead you can download my FREE printable planner by clicking the link below.
Here’s how to access and print your planner:
1. Download the File
Click the link to download the full 13-page PDF, which includes the yearly planner and individual monthly calendars.
2. Open and Print
Once downloaded, open the PDF in your preferred PDF viewing software and select the print option. The planner is designed in A4 size (21 x 29.7cm). If you’d like to print on a different size, such as letter paper, simply adjust your printer settings to “fit to page” to ensure the layout fits correctly.
Important Note: This planner is for personal use only.
I designed this planner to be quite simple, with plenty of space for your notes and goals. My hope is that it becomes a helpful tool to keep you organised and on top of all your events and special dates. Thank you so much for reading, and here’s to a year filled with creativity, success, and beautiful cakes!
