Get Back On Track For 2026 With These Luxury Diaries
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We might still have a good chunk of 2025 left to go, but it’s never to early to start getting ready for the new year. Plan-makers (and breakers) will likely already be on the hunt for somewhere to jot down their holidays dates, special occasions, ambitious goals and various other organisational musings. And, when plans are this big, a notebook just won’t cut it. Stay on track with the chaos 2026 will no doubt bring with one of these luxury diaries.
The Best Luxury Diaries For 2026
Good Tuesday
2026 Diary (A5 Hardcover Week to View in Sunbeam), ÂŁ23.50
For colourful quirks and playful covers, look no further than Good Tuesday. The B Corp-certified stationery label knows how to make even the dreariest of admin days feel fun, thanks to its faff-free organisers, planners and diaries. Our pick for 2026 is this sunny hardcover, with a week-to-view layout (including moon phases and week numbers) printed on recycled paper.
Smythson
2026 Soho Weekly Diary in Panama, ÂŁ225
For something that screams ‘luxury’, it has to be Smythson. The stationer’s chicest diary yet sees its signature Panama leather wrapped in leather print. The brand dubs its weekly planner ‘small enough to slot into your tote, but large enough for those longer to-do lists’ – meaning there’s plenty of room for all those haphazard scribbles. You can even personalise the cover with a set of initials for an extra special touch.
Emma Bridgewater
Big Polka Dot A6 Diary 2026, ÂŁ7.99
The queen of countryside patterns is coming for your desk setup. Emma Bridgewater’s signature polka dots, swirls and prints look just as good on the pages of a journal as they do on dishware. And this handy-sized diary not only looks good, it does a great job at keeping you organised too thank to its week-to-view pages and ‘Remember’ note-taking sections.
Papier
Animal Kingdom Hardback 2026 Daily Diary, ÂŁ30
The customisable choice. Papier is home to a huge range of beautifully designed diaries and journals – think hand-illustrated, colourful and chic enough to proudly display on the desk. But what gives Papier the edges is its personalisation options. A name, a message, a key date, even a photo of a precious – all of these details can be immortalised on the cover and pages of your brand new diary.
Sloane Stationery
2026 Diary One Stylish B*tch, ÂŁ45
A classic leatherbound diary, with a twist. Teaming up quality craftsmanship with cheeky design, Sloane Stationery decorates its journals with playful slogans and word art – designed to motivate you to make those plans a reality. We have big plans for 2026, and being One Stylish B*tch is one of them.
How To Pick Your Planner
1. Consider It’s Purpose
Are you a note-taker, a quick planner or a full-on journaler? Once you decide what exactly you’ll be using your diary for – keeping track of events, tracking goals or passages of deep reflection, Ă la Bridget Jones – then you can quite easily narrow down your search. You can then also decide if you want any additional features, like list pages, calendars or note spaces.
2. Choose A Size
When it comes to diaries, size really does matter. Think about whether you want something you can easily take on the road with you, like a pocket journal, or something that will give you plenty of room for notes and planning.
3. Select A Layout
Similarly, you’ll want to pick out the right layout for your note-taking tendencies. The main options you’ll find are:
- Daily Layout: One page per day, ideal for detailed journaling.
- Weekly Layout: A week spread across two pages, great for an overview of your schedule.
- Monthly Layout: Useful for long-term planning and tracking events at a glance
4. Find Your Aesthetic
There’s no point in having a space to write down your thoughts if you don’t even like the look of your journal. You can have as much fun as you like when it comes to diary design. Take your pick of colours, patterns, materials and cover designs. (We love a classic ‘2026’ on our cover.)
Some brands will also offer a personalisation service, so that you can add initials, phrases or even messages. This can also make a diary a great gift idea.
5. Little Extras
Looking for that last little sprinkle? You can always up your diary game with the addition of bookmarks, pockets and folders, buckles and protective covers.
