Elf on the Shelf 24-Night Planner
One click gives you a plan for every night until Christmas Eve: arrival on day one, quick setups on school nights, bigger scenes at weekends and a proper goodbye. Tick nights off as you go. It saves on this device.
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Quick answer
An Elf on the Shelf calendar works best as a mix of 5-minute school-night setups and a few bigger weekend scenes, starting with an arrival and ending with a goodbye on 24 December. Use the planner below to generate a full 24-night plan, swap any idea you don't like, tick nights off and print it for the fridge.
How to use the planner
- Choose the day your elf arrives (1 December is most common).
- Press New plan to fill every night. Fridays and Saturdays get the bigger 'wow' setups.
- Tap Swap idea on any night that needs supplies you don't have.
- Tick each night as you go, and print the plan for the fridge (hide it from the kids!).
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free Elf on the Shelf calendar?
Yes, this one. It builds a personalised 24-night plan from more than 80 ideas, and you can print it.
Does my plan save?
Yes, on this device and browser. Ticks and swaps are stored locally and are never sent anywhere.
What day should the elf arrive?
1 December is the most popular, but the planner works from any start date.