Leave it empty for blank rows. Rows get smaller to fit a long list on one page.
Making the PDF…
About the attendance sheet maker
This free tool makes a monthly attendance sheet to print. The names go down the left side. The class days of the month go across the top, with the weekday and the date in each column. You mark P, A or L in the boxes each day.
Pick the month and the days your class meets — Monday to Friday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, or Tuesday and Thursday. The dates are filled in for you, so there is nothing to count or draw.
Everything is made in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no sign-up. Your names and settings stay in this browser for next month.
Features
- Month grid — names down the side, one column for each class day
- Dates filled in — weekday and date in every column, for any month and year
- 5 day patterns — Monday to Friday, Monday to Saturday, every day, Mon/Wed/Fri, Tue/Thu
- Your class list — type or paste the names; rows shrink so a class of up to 27 fits one landscape Letter page
- Total columns — Present and Absent at the end of each row
- Several months at once — up to 12 pages, one month each
- 5 styles — Classic, Minimal, Bold, Soft and Playful
- A daily list too — the classic one-day sheet with present, late, absent and a signature
Class days in the 2026–2027 school year
The number of day columns depends on the month and the pattern. The tool does not know school holidays, so cross out the days your school is closed.
| Month | Mon–Fri | Mon–Sat | Mon, Wed, Fri | Tue, Thu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 | 26 | 13 | 8 |
| September 2026 | 22 | 26 | 13 | 9 |
| October 2026 | 22 | 27 | 13 | 9 |
| November 2026 | 21 | 25 | 13 | 8 |
| December 2026 | 23 | 27 | 13 | 10 |
| January 2027 | 21 | 26 | 13 | 8 |
| February 2027 | 20 | 24 | 12 | 8 |
| March 2027 | 23 | 27 | 14 | 9 |
| April 2027 | 22 | 26 | 13 | 9 |
| May 2027 | 21 | 26 | 13 | 8 |
| June 2027 | 22 | 26 | 13 | 9 |
How wide are the boxes?
The name column, the row numbers and the two total columns take their space first. The day columns share the rest, up to 14 mm each. On US Letter:
| Class days | Landscape | Portrait |
|---|---|---|
| 8 or 13 (Tue/Thu, Mon/Wed/Fri) | 14 mm | 14 mm / 9.4 mm |
| 21 (Mon–Fri) | 8.8 mm | 5.8 mm |
| 23 (Mon–Fri, long month) | 8.1 mm | 5.3 mm |
| 26 (Mon–Sat) | 7.1 mm | 4.7 mm |
| 31 (every day) | 6.0 mm | 3.9 mm |
Landscape is the default and gives the biggest boxes. If the boxes get narrower than 4.5 mm, the status line suggests landscape or fewer days. With Every day, Saturdays and Sundays are shaded. A heavier line marks the start of each week.
How many students fit
At Compact rows, a landscape Letter page has 21 rows. If you type more names, the rows get smaller (down to 5.5 mm) so up to 27 names still fit on one page. For a bigger class, choose Portrait (up to 38 names with 5.5 mm rows), or the list simply goes on to a second page with the same dates.
Frequently asked questions
Is the attendance sheet maker free?
Yes. It is free, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Can I use it for work, a club or a sports team?
Yes. Change the title and the line under it — for example "Team: ________ Coach: ________" — and choose the days you meet. It works for employees, volunteers, Sunday school, music lessons and clubs.
Does it skip school holidays?
No. It prints every day that matches the pattern you choose. Cross out holidays by hand, or write "closed" in the column.
What do P, A, L and E mean?
They are the marks in the key under the table: present, absent, late and excused. Change the key to your own marks, for example a tick and a cross.
Can I print the whole school year?
Yes. Choose the first month and set Months to 10 or 12. You get one page for each month, each with its own dates.
Where are the names kept?
Only in this browser, on this device. Nothing is sent to a server.
Related tools
- Sign-in Sheet Maker — sign-in sheets and visitor logs
- Sign-up Sheet Maker — time slots and things to bring
- Seating Chart Maker — who sits where in the classroom
- Printable Calendar — a calendar for the school year
- Printable Timesheet — hours worked, week by week
How to use it
- Keep Month grid as the sheet type
- Choose the month and the class days
- Type or paste the names, one per line — or leave the box empty
- Change the title, the line under it and the key if you want
- Pick a style, the paper and the orientation
- Press Print, or Download PDF
