Free Attendance Sheet Generator

Create professional monthly attendance sheets in seconds. Customize columns, attendance codes, and download as CSV for Excel or Google Sheets.

Basic Information

Attendance Codes

P = Present A = Absent L = Late E = Excused

Columns

Name (Required)
ID/Employee No.

Options

Preview

January 2026 (31 days)
P = Present A = Absent L = Late E = Excused
Name 1 (Thu) 2 (Fri) 3 (Sat) 4 (Sun) 5 (Mon) 6 (Tue) 7 (Wed) 8 (Thu) 9 (Fri) 10 (Sat) 11 (Sun) 12 (Mon) 13 (Tue) 14 (Wed) 15 (Thu) 16 (Fri) 17 (Sat) 18 (Sun) 19 (Mon) 20 (Tue) 21 (Wed) 22 (Thu) 23 (Fri) 24 (Sat) 25 (Sun) 26 (Mon) 27 (Tue) 28 (Wed) 29 (Thu) 30 (Fri) 31 (Sat) Total
John Smith - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Jane Doe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Robert Johnson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0
... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0
... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0
... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Weekend days Total column

The downloaded CSV will include 20 empty rows for you to fill in. Preview shows sample data only.

Why Use Our Free Attendance Sheet Generator?

Save Time & Effort

Generate professional attendance sheet templates in seconds

No manual formatting required - automatic calendar generation

Download ready-to-use CSV files for Excel or Google Sheets

Automatic weekend highlighting for easier tracking

Fully Customizable

Add custom attendance codes beyond the standard P, A, L, E

Create unlimited custom columns for your needs

Include optional signature boxes for approvals

Perfect for Every Organization

Businesses & Offices

Track employee attendance with our professional monthly attendance sheet template. Perfect for HR departments and small businesses.

Schools & Universities

Create daily attendance sheets for classrooms, lectures, and training sessions. Teachers love our simple interface.

Clubs & Organizations

Track member attendance for meetings, events, and activities with our free printable attendance sheet generator.

Training Programs

Document participant attendance for workshops, courses, and certification programs with accurate attendance tracking sheets.

Volunteer Groups

Keep track of volunteer hours and attendance with customizable columns for roles, shifts, and notes.

Remote Teams

Monitor work-from-home attendance with digital sheets that sync perfectly with Excel and Google Sheets.

Powerful Features

Any Month & Year

Select any month from the past or future to generate your attendance sheet

Custom Codes

Define your own attendance codes beyond standard P, A, L, E options

Flexible Columns

Add columns for ID, department, role, shift, notes, or any custom field

Weekend Highlighting

Automatically highlight Saturday and Sunday for easier visual tracking

Signature Box

Include optional signature sections for prepared, verified, and approved by

CSV Export

Download UTF-8 compatible CSV files that work perfectly in Excel and Google Sheets

How to Create Your Attendance Sheet

1

Enter Basic Information

Add your organization name and select the month and year for your attendance sheet template.

2

Customize Attendance Codes

Use the default codes (P, A, L, E) or add custom codes specific to your organization's needs.

3

Add Custom Columns

Include additional columns like Department, Role, Shift, or Notes to track more information.

4

Download Your Sheet

Click "Download CSV" to get your attendance sheet in Excel-compatible format instantly.

Create Your Attendance Sheet in Excel

Looking for the easiest way to create an attendance sheet in Excel? Our free generator creates perfectly formatted CSV files that open directly in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet application. No manual formatting, no formulas to write - just instant, professional attendance tracking sheets.

Excel Compatible Features

  • UTF-8 encoding for international characters
  • Proper column formatting for all days
  • Day names included (Mon, Tue, Wed...)
  • Easy to add formulas after download

Works With

  • Microsoft Excel (all versions)
  • Google Sheets
  • Apple Numbers
  • LibreOffice Calc

Monthly Attendance Sheet vs Daily Attendance Sheet

Our generator creates monthly attendance sheets that give you a complete overview of the entire month on a single page. This format is ideal for tracking patterns, calculating totals, and maintaining permanent records. Unlike daily attendance sheets that require a new page each day, monthly sheets provide:

Benefits of Monthly Format

  • See attendance patterns at a glance
  • Easy month-end totaling
  • Less paper, better organization
  • Perfect for payroll processing

Ideal For

  • HR departments tracking employee hours
  • Teachers monitoring student attendance
  • Training coordinators documenting attendance
  • Club administrators managing member presence

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this attendance sheet generator really free?

Yes! Our free attendance sheet generator is completely free with no limitations. Generate and download as many sheets as you need without any cost or registration.

Can I print the attendance sheet?

Absolutely! Download the CSV file, open it in Excel or Google Sheets, and print it. Our printable attendance sheets format perfectly on standard paper sizes.

How do I open the CSV file in Excel?

Simply double-click the downloaded CSV file, and Excel will open it automatically. Alternatively, open Excel and use File > Open to select the file. The attendance sheet in Excel will display correctly with all columns.

Can I add my own attendance codes?

Yes! While we provide default codes (Present, Absent, Late, Excused), you can add unlimited custom codes like "H" for Half Day, "WFH" for Work From Home, or any other codes your organization uses.

Does the sheet include formulas for totals?

The CSV format includes a Total column header, but formulas need to be added in Excel after download. This gives you flexibility to customize calculations based on your specific attendance codes and requirements.

What columns can I add to the attendance sheet?

You can add unlimited custom columns such as Employee ID, Department, Role, Shift, Notes, or any other field. Simply type the column name and click add. Perfect for creating comprehensive attendance tracking sheets.

Can I use this for school attendance?

Yes! Our generator is perfect for creating daily attendance sheets for classrooms. Teachers use it for tracking student presence, tardiness, and excused absences throughout the month.

Does the attendance sheet highlight weekends?

Yes! When you enable the "Highlight weekends" option, Saturday and Sunday columns are visually highlighted in the preview. This makes it easy to identify non-working days in your monthly attendance sheet.

Is my data saved or stored?

No! All processing happens in your browser. We don't store any of your organization names, employee data, or downloaded files. Your data remains completely private.

Can I create attendance sheets for past months?

Yes! Select any month and year from the dropdown menus. You can generate attendance sheet templates for past months (for backfilling records) or future months (for planning ahead).

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