Holiday preparation template
Two weeks ahead: travel tickets, gifts, groceries and cooking for the family holiday.
Open in PladayOpens right in your browser, no install or sign-up needed.
What's inside 9 tasks
- Book travel tickets home and backD-14
- Set a gift list and budgetD-10
- Order gifts and track deliveryD-7
- Write the holiday grocery listD-5
- Go grocery shoppingD-3
- Clean the house and get ready for guestsD-2
- Cook and prepare gift envelopesD-1
- Holiday: enjoy time with family 🎑D-day
- Tidy up and send thank-you messagesD+2
Example schedule
If your D-day were Mon, Nov 16, 2026, the steps would land on these dates. Pick your own date in the app and every date moves with it.
| Step | Timing | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Book travel tickets home and back | D-14 | Mon, Nov 2, 2026 |
| Set a gift list and budget | D-10 | Fri, Nov 6, 2026 |
| Order gifts and track delivery | D-7 | Mon, Nov 9, 2026 |
| Write the holiday grocery list | D-5 | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 |
| Go grocery shopping | D-3 | Fri, Nov 13, 2026 |
| Clean the house and get ready for guests | D-2 | Sat, Nov 14, 2026 |
| Cook and prepare gift envelopes | D-1 | Sun, Nov 15, 2026 |
| Holiday: enjoy time with family 🎑 | D-day | Mon, Nov 16, 2026 |
| Tidy up and send thank-you messages | D+2 | Wed, Nov 18, 2026 |
How to use it
- Tap “Open in Pladay” and the template preview opens in the app.
- Pick the start date or the target date (D-day); every due date follows it.
- Tap “Add” to create the list and its tasks — one undo removes them again.