How to create a calendar in Notion

Learn how to build a calendar in Notion using database views, add events with date properties, and sync with the Notion Calendar app.

Quick answer

To create a calendar in Notion, add a new page, insert a database, and switch its view to Calendar. Add a Date property, then name and organize events with tags or notes. This built-in calendar view lets you track deadlines, content schedules, or events directly inside your workspace without switching apps.

Steps at a glance

  1. Create or open a page for your calendar.
  2. Insert a database block using the / menu.
  3. Switch the database view to Calendar.
  4. Add a Date property if one doesn't exist.
  5. Click New or the + on a day to add events.
  6. Customize entries with tags, notes, or linked pages.
  7. Click Manage in Calendar to open it in the Notion Calendar app.

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Summary

Notion lets you turn any database into a visual calendar by adding a Calendar view, giving you a way to track events, deadlines, and content schedules without leaving your workspace. Pairing this with the separate Notion Calendar app adds syncing with external calendars and meeting notes tied directly to events.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Create a page for your calendar

    Click the New page icon at the top of the sidebar and choose Page, or open an existing page where you want the calendar to live. Name it something like 'Content Calendar' or 'Team Schedule.' If you're starting from scratch, see how to create a page in Notion for basic setup steps first.

  2. Step 2

    Insert a database block

    Type /database on a new line and select Database - Inline (or Database - Full page), or use the + Add a block menu and choose Database. This creates a database block you'll convert into a calendar view next. You can also drop it inline alongside other content using the add blocks menu.

  3. Step 3

    Switch the view to Calendar

    Hover the database title and click the + (Add a new view) beside it. Choose Calendar from the layout options; there is no Create button, Notion adds the view immediately and shows a monthly grid.

  4. Step 4

    Add a Date property

    Check the database properties for a Date field; if there isn't one, click the + next to your existing properties and select Date. This property is required for entries to show up on the calendar, since Notion uses it to place items on specific days.

  5. Step 5

    Add events to your calendar

    Hover a day on the calendar grid and click the + in its corner to create a new entry, or click New at the top of the database. Give it a title, set the Date property, and fill in extra details like tags, priority, or a linked project.

  6. Step 6

    Customize entries and collaborate

    Click into any event to open it as its own page, where you can write notes, embed files, or attach related pages. If teammates need access to shared events, add members to your workspace so everyone can view or edit the calendar.

  7. Step 7

    Connect Notion Calendar for full syncing

    For a dedicated app experience, click Manage in Calendar at the top of the calendar view to open this database in the Notion Calendar app.

Why this matters

You're juggling content deadlines, team meetings, or project milestones scattered across notes and pages. Building a calendar directly in Notion keeps every date tied to real context — tasks, briefs, and notes — so nothing gets lost between your planning tool and your actual schedule.

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need a paid Notion plan to create a calendar?

    No. Calendar views inside databases are fully available on the free plan, including adding properties, events, and linked pages.

  • What's the difference between a Notion calendar view and the Notion Calendar app?

    A calendar view lives inside a database on a page and shows entries with a Date property. The Notion Calendar app is a separate scheduling app that works with your Notion databases.

  • Can I switch between week, month, or day layouts?

    The database Calendar view shows a month grid. For more layout options, use the separate Notion Calendar app.

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