Valenna makes personalised dated diaries, undated planners and journals with your name on the cover and an optional message inside. 2027 diaries are already live, and the following year's diaries are added every September. Dated diaries start from R98.32 and planners from R127.37.
The right choice depends on three things: the type (diary, planner or journal), the layout (daily, weekly or monthly) and the size and cover. This guide helps you choose each.
| Type | What it is | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|
| 📅 Diary | Normally dated and tied to a year or period | Appointments, deadlines and school or work dates must already be set out |
| 📓 Journal | Free-form: lined, blank or dot-grid | You want free writing, reflection and notes |
| 🗂️ Planner | Structured daily, weekly or monthly pages, often undated | The goal is turning tasks, priorities and goals into action |
Valenna offers both. A calendar-year option runs from January to December, and a rolling-year option covers 12 months starting from the current month. Choose the one that matches when you want to start using it.
New-year diaries are uploaded every September, for the following year. The 2027 diaries are already live, so you can order one now. Watch the product name, because the year is part of it.
See dated diary vs undated planner.
| Layout | Strength | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | The most writing space per day | Detailed appointments, tasks and notes |
| Weekly | A balance between detail and overview | Balancing several days at a glance |
| Monthly | Dates, milestones and forward visibility | Deadlines and events, not detailed tasks |
Many dated diaries also include a monthly planner and budget tracker. If a layout you want is not listed, ask us what is available. We cannot promise to create or redesign a layout. See daily vs weekly vs monthly layouts.
| Option | Choices |
|---|---|
| 📏 Size | A5 as the all-round balance, A4 for large handwriting and desk use. A6 has been discontinued. Not every design comes in every size |
| 📘 Cover | Card 385gsm (lighter), Board 700gsm (firmer), Hard 1200gsm (premium, built for frequent handling) |
| 📄 Pages | 100 for a lighter or focused book, 150 for balance, 250 for long-form planning (planners and journals) |
| 📝 Paper | 80gsm (lighter book) or 120gsm (thicker, less show-through from gel pens and highlighters) |
| 🔗 Binding | Wire-bound: opens flat and folds back |
See choosing a size, card, board and hardcover covers, 100 vs 150 vs 250 pages, 80gsm vs 120gsm paper and why wire-bound planners work.
Orders are typically processed the same day when placed before 09:00, subject to the conditions on our shipping page. Look for Expedited Processing at checkout for urgent orders. Prices start from R98.32 for diaries and R127.37 for planners, and update with your options. See shipping fees and delivery times.
Yes. 2027 diaries are live now, and next year's are added each September.
Yes. Valenna offers a calendar-year option (January to December) and a rolling-year option (12 months from the current month).
No. A6 has been discontinued across all products. The sizes now offered are A5 and A4.
Yes, but pick an undated planner or a rolling-year diary and check its start and end months.
Ask us. We cannot promise to create or redesign a layout, but we will tell you what is available.
Yes. Browse the journals and planners range for themed planners.
See our personalised notebooks guide.