Bottom line: Learn how to use Microsoft Excel's free templates for holiday planning.
Skill level: Beginner
As the holiday season approaches, staying organized can be a challenge.
Whether you're tracking gift purchases, managing a party, or keeping your budget in check, Microsoft Excel has you covered with some helpful free templates.
Best of all, Excel Online is free for everyone so you can use these templates without any additional cost.
1. Holiday Gift Tracker
Keep track of your holiday shopping with this free Excel template. It helps you:
- List all the gifts you need to buy
- Track your spending
- Ensure you don't forget anyone on your list
2. Holiday Budget Template
Take control of your holiday expenses with these organized budget templates. Features include:
- Tracking overall holiday spending
- Breaking down costs by category
- Helping you stay within your financial limits
3. Party Planning Template
Planning a New Year's party or holiday gathering? This template can help you:
- Manage guest lists
- Plan your menu
- Track party expenses
- Keep all your event details in one place
How to Access These Templates
The templates can be used in BOTH the web and desktop versions of Excel.
For the web version:
- Go to https://create.microsoft.com/excel-templates
- Search for “holiday” in the templates section
- Click the template you want and then Customize in Excel.
For the desktop version:
- Go to File > New
- Search for “holiday” in the templates search box
- Click the template you want and then Create.
Happy planning, and I hope you enjoy a stress-free holiday season! 🎄
Or at least a little less stress. 😉
Hi, Jon!
First at all, thank you very much for this great and useful gift.
Regarding if I plan to use them, of course I’ll gonna use them but I’ll also use them as learning material to improve my knowledge of Excel.
Once again, thanks for this wonderful and Merry Christmas to you and your love ones!
Wilmer