Free Moving Checklist & Timeline (Excel)
Moving is a hundred small tasks. Enter your moving day and get a timeline from eight weeks out through settling in, with due dates for every task, progress tracking and overdue tasks in red.
What's inside
- 29 tasks from 8 weeks before to after the move
- Due dates calculated from your moving day
- Who and notes columns for splitting the work
- Done tasks turn green and strike through; overdue tasks turn red
- Progress percentage and room to add your own tasks
Opens in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice. No signup, no watermarks.
How to use this template
Enter your moving date. Every task gets a due date.
Assign tasks to people and add your own, such as booking an elevator or reserving parking for the truck.
Mark tasks done with an x as you go; the progress box shows how close you are.
Use our moving box calculator to estimate boxes and the truck size.
Frequently asked questions
Is this moving checklist really free?
Yes. Download it, use it as often as you like, and share it with your team. No account, no email, no watermark. The site is supported by advertising.
When should I start planning a move?
About two months ahead; start sooner if you need to book movers in a busy season like summer.
Does it include changing my address?
Yes, with USPS change of address, banks, employer and subscriptions about four weeks out.
Does it work in Google Sheets?
Yes. Upload the .xlsx to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets; the formulas, dropdowns and conditional formatting carry over. It also works in LibreOffice Calc and Apple Numbers.