9 React Calendar Components for Your Next App
Tags: react, frontend
Published: 2024-04-25 15:08:47

*This post originally appeared on my [blog](https://jaydevm.hashnode.dev/9-react-calendar-components-for-your-next-app).*

No matter what type of app you're building, a custom calendar component is probably not something you'd want to create from scratch. Handling the complexities of HTML, CSS, user interactions, and date/time manipulation that go into even a basic calendar is a huge undertaking. Thankfully there are many open-source solutions to come to your rescue. Here's a rundown of some popular date and time management libraries that I found while crafting my last React application. I hope the list below saves you some time!

## react-calendar

[https://github.com/wojtekmaj/react-calendar](https://github.com/wojtekmaj/react-calendar)

Github stars: 3.4k

![react-calendar](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1713969399706/c21020ec-8947-4631-90e0-775f374f26fd.jpeg)

A simple yet comprehensive solution, **react-calendar** is known for its flexibility and ease of use. It's perfect for applications that require basic date picking functionalities without the overhead of more complex systems. The calendar supports a range of views from days to decades, and it's relatively easy to style.

## react-big-calendar

[https://github.com/jquense/react-big-calendar](https://github.com/jquense/react-big-calendar)

Github stars: 7.4k

![react-big-calendar](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1713969728582/7258c45a-cda9-4a6f-8417-0bc0e989d476.gif)

Styled after Google Calendar, this module is suitable for those looking for a robust, feature-rich calendar solution. **react-big-calendar** includes capabilities for managing events and supports drag-and-drop functionality. It integrates well with different date management libraries for handling dates, like Moment.js.

## react-datepicker

[https://github.com/Hacker0x01/react-datepicker/](https://github.com/Hacker0x01/react-datepicker/)

Github stars: 7.8k

![react-datepicker](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1713971833254/c23d9764-3caa-4298-93f6-ec1a3d695c15.png)

**react-datepicker** is incredibly versatile, offering a wide range of date picking options including set date ranges and time. You can also tweak its style and behavior extensively.

## react-infinite-calendar

[https://github.com/clauderic/react-infinite-calendar](https://github.com/clauderic/react-infinite-calendar)

Github stars: 4k

![react-infinite-calendar](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1713972056278/c92ace47-9ac0-41e4-b2b9-33d1d35d6627.gif)

For a modern, sleek design with an infinite scrolling feature, **react-infinite-calendar** stands out. It offers a great user experience, particularly on mobile devices where the infinite scroll can help tremendously with navigation.

## react-day-picker

[https://github.com/gpbl/react-day-picker](https://github.com/gpbl/react-day-picker)

Github stars: 5.7k

![react-day-picker](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1713972347147/c04d3746-a3da-4504-a0bb-0ae87e71752e.png)

Lightweight and easy to integrate, **react-day-picker** provides basic date picking functionalities with a clean and modern interface. Its localization support makes it a practical choice for projects aiming for international reach. It also supports accessibility, an afterthought for many calendar components.

## mantine

[https://mantine.dev/dates/calendar/](https://mantine.dev/dates/calendar/)

Github stars: 24.3k

![mantine](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1713972557812/db67d293-0776-45c6-acbc-50fff18b6a48.png)

This component is part of the **Mantine UI** library. It offers a modern design with rich features including multiple month views and range selection. It's ideal for those already using Mantine components in their project. As a side note, Mantine has a lot of other useful prebuilt React components, so check it out if you haven't heard of it!

## PrimeReact

[https://primereact.org/calendar/](https://primereact.org/calendar/)

Github stars: 5.7k

![PrimeReact](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1713973716475/f8c2f91b-8f63-460d-9fde-2f40935dc6f8.png)

Like Mantine, **PrimeReact's** calendar is a part of a larger component suite, offering rich features and extensive customization options. It counts many large companies in its user base, making it suitable for enterprise-grade applications.

## MUI X calendar

[https://mui.com/x/react-date-pickers/date-calendar](https://mui.com/x/react-date-pickers/date-calendar/#basic-usage)

Github stars: 3.7k

![MUI X calendar](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1714012757767/6ea984fb-25b2-4fc2-b8fb-a7511ea13554.png)

If you're into the Material UI theme, look no further than **MUI X** calendar, which natively integrates with the Material UI design aesthetic. Other than that, this component has many of the other features and customizations of other calendars on this list.

## FullCalendar

[https://fullcalendar.io/](https://fullcalendar.io/)

Github stars: 17.9k

![FullCalendar](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1714012930907/0a2bf9e8-9657-44d7-9bdd-7c5d3a3a9e9d.png)

As one of the most popular and well-developed calendars out there, **FullCalendar** is a powerhouse, capable of handling everything from simple date views to complex event scheduling. It is highly extensible and works well in projects that require detailed calendar functionalities.

## Honorable mention: native datepicker

![native datepicker](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1714014193819/df7659bc-1c70-484a-8ce6-6726373e2f9c.png)

While exploring the realm of React calendar components, it's worth tipping our hats to the often overlooked but incredibly useful **native HTML Date Picker**. It's [supported by all major browsers](https://caniuse.com/input-datetime) and is a snap to implement -- just drop in `<input type="date">` and you're ready to go! If a limited feature set suits your use case, it's hard to beat the built-in option.

## Conclusion

The React ecosystem has a plethora of calendar options that cater to nearly every need. Whether you're after something sleek and modern, robust and feature-packed, or just a straightforward solution without the frills, there's something for you. Let's make scheduling fun again!

*PS. If you enjoyed this post, you'll probably like this [short intro](https://jaydevm.hashnode.dev/better-faster-apps-with-nextjs) I wrote to Next.js.*