Free Weekly Budget Template
Get the tightest control of any budgeting method — check in every seven days. Includes a weekly spending tracker, 52-week annual view, a Sunday review checklist, and digital spending envelopes. Free for Excel or Google Sheets.
Download for Excel (.xlsx)Works in Google Sheets too — open Google Sheets and choose File → Import.
What's inside
- Weekly Spending Tracker with budget, spent, remaining, and % used per category
- 52-Week Annual View to spot the weeks you consistently over- or under-spend
- Weekly Review checklist — a 10-minute Sunday habit built into the sheet
- Digital Spending Envelopes — when an envelope hits $0, spending stops for the week
- Live formulas and totals throughout
- Works in Excel and Google Sheets — free, no email required
How to use it
- 1Download the template (or open it in Google Sheets via File → Import).
- 2Enter your weekly income (or divide your monthly income by 4.33) and set a limit per category.
- 3Log spending through the week; the remaining and % used columns update automatically.
- 4Every Sunday, run the Weekly Review checklist and reset your envelopes for the week ahead.
Skip the manual data entry
ReceiptSync scans your receipts and pushes the data straight into a spreadsheet like this — no typing. Snap a photo and it's logged and categorized.
A simple spreadsheet is the most reliable way to take control of your money — you own the data, there's no subscription, and it works offline. This template is pre-built so you can start today instead of designing tabs and formulas from scratch. For a full walkthrough and tips, see the weekly budgeting guide and the no-spend challenge tracker.
Frequently asked questions
Is the weekly budget template really free?
Yes — download it directly, no email signup or payment required.
What if I get paid monthly but want to budget weekly?
Divide your monthly income by 4.33 and treat that as your weekly income. The template's 'bills reserve' category holds back the weekly equivalent of each monthly bill so the full amount is ready when it's due.
Does it work in Google Sheets?
Yes. Open Google Sheets and choose File → Import to upload the Excel file, or use it directly in Microsoft Excel.
Can I automate the expense tracking?
Yes — ReceiptSync scans your receipts and syncs the data straight into a spreadsheet like this one, which keeps a weekly tracker accurate without a weekly catch-up session.