For some, today is Labor Day, the last official day of summer but, for stationery nerds, its Hobonichi Day or the official start of 2026 planner season.
Whether you have been clicking reload on the Hobonichi web site for the last month or have been waiting for the release of your favorite planner brand for the new year,
For US Hobonichi fans, I recommend purchasing your new planner from one of the US importers like JetPens, Yoseka or Dromgoole’s. They will have already handled all the potential tariffs so your new planner will be delivered domestically without additional stops with customs agents.
For more information about the tariff situation and the price increases, check out this video: Hobonichi Just Got Pricier: What US Buyers Must Know
If you are looking for a Hobonichi alternative, don’t forget to check one of the many other planner brands on the market that will be released in the next month or so like:
There are so many other brands out there. What is your favorite planner? Are you planning to use the same planner in 2026 so switch it up?