Bible reading plans
Eight free plans, from three chapters a day to ten. Compare them here, then read online, check off each day, or print a PDF.
| Plan | Pace | Length | Time a day | Best for | Printable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Bible Reading PlanThe whole Bible in 2027, Old and New Testament every day | 3–4 chapters a day | Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2027 | 15–20 minutes | Starting the new year with a dated calendar | |
| Horner Bible Reading PlanTen lists read side by side, each restarting when it ends | 10 chapters a day | Ongoing | About 45 minutes | Reading a lot of Scripture and seeing it side by side | |
| M’Cheyne Reading PlanOld Testament once, New Testament and Psalms twice | 4 chapters a day | 1 year | 15–20 minutes | Families and a classic, time-tested calendar | |
| One-Year Bible Reading PlanGenesis to Revelation, in order | 3–4 chapters a day | 365 days | 15–20 minutes | Reading the Bible straight through, starting any day | |
| 5-Day Bible Reading PlanThe whole Bible in a year, with weekends free to catch up | 4–5 chapters, 5 days a week | 52 weeks | 20 minutes | Busy schedules and anyone who falls behind | |
| 52-Week Bible Reading PlanGenesis to Revelation, one week at a time | About 23 chapters a week | 52 weeks | Your choice each week | Readers who want flexibility within the week | |
| Bible in 90 DaysGenesis to Revelation in three months | About 13 chapters a day | 90 days | 45–60 minutes | An intensive read that shows the whole story at once | |
| New Testament in 90 DaysMatthew to Revelation | 3 chapters a day | 90 days | 10–15 minutes | First-time readers and a fresh start |
Need a different pace or only certain books? Build your own plan with the Bible reading plan generator.
How to choose a Bible reading plan
Start with how much time you really have. Fifteen minutes a day is enough to read the whole Bible in a year. If you have less, a 90-day New Testament plan is a better start than a one-year plan you will abandon in March.
Read straight through
Sequential plans go from Genesis to Revelation in order. They are simple and you always know where you are. The one-year plan, the 52-week plan and the Bible in 90 days all work this way.
Read from both testaments every day
Blended plans give you some Old Testament and some New Testament each day, so the long stretches of Leviticus and Chronicles never stand alone. The 2027 plan and the M’Cheyne plan both do this.
Read many lists at once
Grant Horner’s plan reads one chapter from each of ten lists every day. Each list starts over when it ends, so you read Proverbs every month, the Gospels every three months, and keep seeing passages side by side in new combinations. It is the most Scripture of any plan here.
Leave room to catch up
Most people quit a plan after falling behind. The 5-day plan leaves weekends open, and the 52-week plan lets you read whenever you like within the week.
Questions
What is the best Bible reading plan for beginners?
The New Testament in 90 Days is a good first plan: about three chapters a day, starting with the life of Jesus. After that, a one-year plan or the 5-day plan takes you through the whole Bible.
How many chapters a day do I need to read the Bible in a year?
The Bible has 1,189 chapters, so a year takes three or four chapters a day, about 15 to 20 minutes.
What is the difference between the M’Cheyne and Horner plans?
M’Cheyne is a dated one-year calendar with four readings a day. Horner has no calendar: you read one chapter from each of ten lists every day, and each list starts over when it ends, so you read much more of the Bible, more often.
Are these Bible reading plans free?
Yes. Every plan can be read online, checked off as you go, printed, or downloaded as a PDF at no cost.