The start of a new year is a blank page. A fresh chapter, one waiting for you to fill with your stories, your plans, and your quiet moments of reflection.

If you ask me, there’s something ritualistic about setting pen to paper — the promise of productivity and creativity. And what better place for ideas to take root, where fleeting moments gain permanence, than a planner? With 2026 on the horizon, the question isn’t just what’s ahead but how you’ll approach it. And at RUSSH, it always starts with the right tools.

Planners and diaries are more than organisational tools; they’re extensions of ourselves. The colours we gravitate towards, the paper we prefer, the layouts we trust to keep us on track — all these elements say something about how we navigate time. Whether you’re someone who loves the precision of a daily schedule or the freedom of an open-ended notebook, the right planner can transform the chaos of modern life into something cathartic.

For 2026, the options are endless. Think minimalist designs that elevate your desk, tactile covers that feel like an extension of your hand, and thoughtful features that blend beauty with function. Some are made for dreaming, others for doing, and many for that sweet spot in between.

To help you find your perfect match, we’ve curated a selection of our favourite planners and diaries for the new year. Here’s to a new year, to the plans we make, and to the planners that make it possible. With a handful on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's the perfect time to find the one that will carry you through the year that will be 2026.

THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD – The Daily Planner (Undated)

MOLESKINE – 2026 Spiral Weekly Planner Large Almond

SMYTHSON – 2026 Soho Panama leopard-print textured-leather diary

PAPIER – Centre Your Focus Productivity Planner

MADE OF TOMORROW – 2026 A5 Daily Diary - Faux Leather

PAPER REPUBLIC – grand voyageur | leather journal

STEPH PASE PLANNERS – 2026 Signature Planner - Black

ASPINAL OF LONDON – 2026 A5 Diary & Journal

Collins Vanessa – A4 Day to Page 2026 Diary Black

ORGANISED BY CHARLI – 2026 Daily Diary

INTELLIGENT CHANGE – Five Minute Journal

BESPOKE LETTERPRESS – 2026 Desktop Linen Bound Planner - Hunter Green

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