52-week savings challenge 2027
Every Friday of 2027 is printed on the sheet: $1 on January 1, up to $52 on December 24.
This is the classic 52-week money challenge, set up for 2027. Every row already has its Friday printed, starting with $1 on Friday, January 1 and ending with $52 on Friday, December 24. You never have to work out which week you are on.
The running total shows exactly where you should be on any date, and you finish with $1,378 just before Christmas.
How it works
Every row is one Friday of 2027, already dated. Save $1 on January 1, $2 on January 8, and one dollar more each Friday until $52 on December 24. The running total tells you where you should be on any date, and the year adds up to $1,378.
| After week | That week | Saved so far |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $4 | $10 |
| 13 | $13 | $91 |
| 26 | $26 | $351 |
| 39 | $39 | $780 |
| 52 | $52 | $1,378 |
How to use it
- Put the sheet somewhere you will see it on Fridays.
- Each Friday, save that row’s amount and tick it off.
- Check the running total against the date to see if you are on track.
Ways to use it
- Start late: begin on the Friday you start and catch up with a few double weeks.
- Weekly payday on another day? Ignore the weekday and use the week.
- Double it: save twice each amount for $2,756.
Tips
- 2027 has 53 Fridays. Use December 31 to catch up on a missed week.
- Prefer the big weeks first? The reverse challenge starts at $52.
Questions
When does the 2027 52-week challenge start?
Friday, January 1, 2027, with $1. The last week is Friday, December 24, with $52.
How much will I have by Christmas 2027?
$1,378, if you save every week’s amount from January 1 to December 24.
Does 2027 have 53 weeks?
2027 has 53 Fridays. The challenge uses 52 of them, so December 31 is free to catch up on a missed week.
Goes well with
- Reverse 52-week savings challenge Start at $52 in January, end at $1 in December.
- 2027 money goals worksheet Three money goals for the year, each with a plan and a monthly check-in.
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This printable is a general planning tool, not financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.