Holiday Custody Schedule

Stop renegotiating every holiday. This holiday custody schedule spreadsheet lays out who has the children on each holiday, alternating every other year, with exchange times both parents can see. Pick the year and every date updates on its own — Thanksgiving, Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and more.

Who this template is for

• Co-parents planning holidays fairly
• Parents drafting a parenting plan
• Families coordinating travel for holidays

Features

• 21 holidays and school breaks, including the child’s and both parents’ birthdays
• Even-year and odd-year columns so holidays alternate automatically
• “This year” and “Next year” columns show who has each holiday
• Moving holidays (Thanksgiving, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Labor Day…) calculated for any year from 2024 to 2040
• Each parent in their own color, plus a yellow highlight for holidays in the next 30 days
• “Next holiday” line that always shows what is coming up and with whom
• Exchange time and notes for every holiday

How to use it

1. Type both parents’ names and the birthdays.
2. Choose the year.
3. For each holiday, pick who has it in even years and in odd years.
4. Add your school break dates, then print it or share it in Google Sheets.

What’s included

• Holiday Custody Schedule (.xlsx)
• “Start Here” guide with simple instructions in plain English

Compatibility

Works in Microsoft Excel (2016 or later, Microsoft 365, Mac) and Google Sheets. No macros.

FAQ

Can one parent always have a holiday? Yes — choose the same parent for even and odd years.

Does it work for future years? Yes, holiday dates are recalculated for any year from 2024 to 2040.

Is this a legal document? No, it is an organizing tool. Follow your custody agreement or court order.

Does it work in the free version of Google Sheets?

Yes. Upload the .xlsx file to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets. A free Google account is all you need.

Can I use it on a Mac, iPad or phone?

Yes. It works in Excel for Mac and Windows, Excel online and the Google Sheets app. For editing, a computer or tablet is the most comfortable.

How do I get the file?

Right after checkout you get a download link on the confirmation page and by email.

More templates like this: Co-Parenting Templates.

This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.