57 absolutely fabulous Advent calendars for Christmas 2026

This Old World Christmas calendar hides a new Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer character ornament behind each of its 24 panels. They're made from a flexible, kid-friendly material, so little hands can hang them on the tree.

Astrid & Miyu's Advent calendar sells out every year, and it's a pure splurge. Twelve doors hide pieces such as hoops, huggies, an ear cuff, a chain bracelet, and a necklace, all in 18k gold-plated brass or recycled sterling silver. It arrives in a keepsake tin with a gift voucher inside.

If your household has a jigsaw habit, Ravensburger's Advent calendar hides 24 mini puzzles behind its doors. Each one is a festive scene, and together they add up to more than 1,000 pieces across the month. It's screen-free, deeply satisfying, and reusable year after year—perfect for puzzle lovers of all ages.

Papier's Advent calendar is one of the brand's bestsellers, and this year, Papier added a 12-day version. The cottage-shaped box has drawers and a lift-up roof and holds more than $180 worth of stationery, including fineliners, mini notebooks, a mini gratitude journal, and thank-you cards. Want more? The 24-day calendar is $195 and holds more than $375 worth.

Don't forget your pets during Advent calendar season! Himalayan Dog Chew's calendar works for dogs of all breeds, with 24 treats in flavors like cheese, chicken, and peanut butter, including all-natural cookies and freeze-dried chicken.

Few things set a holiday mood faster than a great candle, and Yankee Candle's annual Advent calendar delivers 12 days' worth of seasonal scents, from Balsam & Cedar to Christmas Cookie, in a mix of mini votives.

This escape-room-style Advent calendar is fun for the whole family. A storm has hit the North Pole, and your mission is to find Santa, escape the workshop, and save Christmas. Its 24 puzzles work solo or with company.

Looking for something different to give this year? This top-selling fishing Advent calendar makes a fun activity for the whole family, with an assortment of lures suited to most fish: six topwater lures, two submerged lures, six soft lures, and 10 spoons. Anglers and would-be anglers will be happy to get this.

Get the classic Charlotte Tilbury look with her Advent calendar. It includes five full-size icons and seven mini trinkets, each hidden inside a jewel-handled drawer.

Lush's Advent calendar is always a hot ticket. It's loaded with the brand's fan-favorite bath bombs, shower gels, and body care products—many of them holiday-exclusive scents you can't get the rest of the year. The reusable box fits the brand's zero-waste ethos, and the unboxing experience is unbeatable if your giftee is a bath person.

Revolution Beauty packs a ridiculous amount of value into its annual Advent calendar. You'll find a 24-piece collection of lip, eye, and face products, including eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, and brushes, at a price that makes it one of the most accessible beauty Advent calendars around. It's a solid pick for teens and makeup enthusiasts who love trying new looks.

FarmHouse Fresh's first-ever Advent calendar, available Oct. 7, packs 10 full-size products (rare for a beauty calendar) plus two calendar exclusives into a barn-shaped box. Look for fan favorites like Honey Heel Glaze and Three Milk Ageless Moisturizer. We're longtime fans of FarmHouse Fresh, and our favorite addition to this Advent cal is the Full Moon Dip facial mousse—_it's like butta_. Proceeds support the brand's working farm and animal sanctuary.

Sephora's Advent calendar covers all the bases—makeup, skincare, bath and body, and accessories—so every door is a different kind of treat. It's a smart pick for anyone who wants to sample a full beauty routine without committing to full-size products, and the festive packaging makes it gift-ready right out of the box.

The Body Shop's cult Advent calendar is back with 24 of the brand's best-loved shower gels, shampoos, sheet masks, balms, butters, and body scrubs. It turns December into a daily self-care ritual, and the brand's commitment to cruelty-free, sustainably sourced ingredients makes it easy to feel good about.

Anthropologie's annual beauty Advent calendar is equal parts gift and decor. The George & Viv–designed box is gorgeous enough to display on a shelf, and inside are 24 beauty minis from a curated mix of indie and prestige brands.

Turn December showers into a daily spa ritual with this 24-day shower steamer Advent calendar. Each door reveals a different botanical-scented steamer, from calming lavender and bright citrus to warm vanilla and festive peppermint, with zero repeats. Drop one on the shower floor and let the steam do its thing. It's a thoughtful self-care gift that doesn't require a bathtub.

The Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar is a perennial bestseller, and the 2026 edition features a Mandalorian theme with 293 pieces. Behind each door, you'll find collectible minifigures, including the Mandalorian and Grogu in matching holiday sweaters, Moff Gideon, and IG-11, plus seven mini vehicle builds like the Razor Crest and an X-wing in festive colors. It's great for kids ages 6 and up and the Star Wars adults in the house.

This Harry Potter Advent calendar is top-rated every Christmas. The pop-up stands over a foot tall, with a sparkling tree topper and 25 keepsake ornaments inspired by the films, including Hermione's Time-Turner, the Monster Book of Monsters, and Hogwarts house crests. It's great for fans of all ages.

In KiwiCo's Christmas Village Advent Calendar, each numbered envelope holds everything kids need to build and customize a new piece of their Christmas village, including art supplies to decorate the display. It's a crafty, festive calendar any child will enjoy.

The Lego City Advent Calendar brings an Elf Workshop theme this year, with seven minifigures, including elves and a snowman, plus a reindeer calf and a dove. At $25, it's the most affordable Lego calendar of the season, and the daily builds combine into one festive winter scene. It's perfect for kids ages 5 and up.

The Bluey Advent Calendar 2026 hides three figures, 16 accessories, and five stickers behind its 24 windows to help count down to Christmas. This year's edition includes Bartlebee, plus Bluey and Bingo in Christmas jumpers.

Each numbered test tube in MindWare's calendar holds the instructions and materials for a mini experiment, like making instant snow or an underwater volcano. It comes with a test-tube holder, and kids can reuse it to count down to a birthday, too. It's rated for ages 6 and up.

Marvel fans, assemble (literally)! This year's Lego Marvel Advent Calendar features six minifigures—Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, Iron Man, Gwen Stacy, and Doctor Doom—all in holiday-themed builds. Like the Star Wars edition, it doubles as a display-worthy daily collectible for kids and adult fans alike.

The Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar hides a fresh can of Play-Doh and a surprise tool or accessory behind each of its 24 doors, plus a festive playmat, for a new creative activity every morning.

The National Geographic Mega Science Advent Calendar 2026 brings out the little scientist in every kid. This geology-themed calendar contains 13 experiments and 11 specimens, plus a special specimen to discover on the final day.

Make the wait for Christmas fun with The Purple Cow 2026 Advent Calendar: Amazing Magic. It comes with step-by-step picture and video guides, so your giftee can learn the secrets of real magicians and become one in 24 days. Beyond the tricks, it helps kids build creativity, problem-solving skills, and self-confidence.

Let kids flex their building skills with KiwiCo's Mechanical Ornaments Advent Calendar. It uses real mini machinery to create ornaments that move—like a flopping reindeer or a polar bear throwing a snowball. It comes with kid-tested instructions and all the materials needed to build each ornament.

Kids can never get enough holiday fun, and Playmobil's Christmas-themed calendar reveals a new toy each day for imaginative storytelling. All 84 colorful pieces come together into one warm winter holiday scene. It's perfect for kids ages 4 and up.

Every window of MindWare's calendar opens to a resealable tin of sparkly putty in holiday scents like gumdrop and frosted cookie. The tins are collectible, and kids and adults alike will want to squish. It's rated for ages 3 and up.

Lakrids by Bülow coats Danish licorice in chocolate, and this 24-day calendar is a tasty introduction. It includes flavors like Classic Caramel, Crispy Raspberry, Frozen Mint, and Cherry Sour, and it's gluten- and gelatin-free. We tried it, and you're in for a true treat—it's no American imposter. Order before Oct. 22 for a free jar of Classic Caramel.

Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés debuts its Enchanted Castle calendar this year, illustrated with towering castles and moonlit skies and holding 24 handcrafted chocolates. Compartés ships with a no-melt guarantee, and the calendars start shipping Nov. 2.

Kinder's Advent calendar has been a European holiday institution for decades, and it's now widely available in the U.S. Behind each door is a mix of Kinder chocolates, including Kinder Bueno minis, milk chocolate bars, and seasonal shapes, all wrapped in that iconic foil. It's a reliable crowd-pleaser for kids and for adults who grew up on the stuff.

Chicago-based Vosges makes some of the most unusual and luxurious chocolates in the country, and its Advent calendar is the crown jewel of the lineup. The keepsake box is reusable year after year (with $195 annual refills), and inside you'll find 25 handcrafted truffles and confections featuring inventive flavors that change with the seasons. This is the splurge pick for a true chocolate connoisseur.

Behind 25 doors, Tony's Chocolonely hides its signature Tiny Tonys in flavors like dark chocolate almond sea salt, milk chocolate hazelnut, and dark milk pretzel toffee. It's an easy, feel-good buy—ethically sourced chocolate in a kaleidoscopic holiday box.

See's Candies has been a West Coast favorite since 1921, and its Advent calendar brings that nostalgic charm to a 24-day countdown. Inside the sturdy pull-out drawers, you'll find premium chocolates, truffles, and the brand's famous lollipops. It's a classic gift that never goes wrong.

Hershey's holiday Advent calendar is the most affordable chocolate countdown on this list, and it delivers exactly what you expect: 24 individually wrapped Hershey's miniatures and Kisses behind festive doors.

Dandelion Chocolate's Advent calendar is the most stunning on this list, and possibly the most delicious. The San Francisco bean-to-bar maker curates 25 exclusive confections from some of North America's top chocolatiers, each tucked into its own reusable ornament box. The 2026 edition features a constellation-inspired design and ships in November.

Godiva's holiday Advent calendar is a reliably luxurious pick. Behind each door sits a piece of premium Belgian chocolate in flavors like dark ganache, salted caramel, and praline. The box is elegant enough to display, and the brand name alone makes it a crowd-pleasing hostess gift.

Ethel M's Advent calendar holds 24 chocolate gems, one for each day of the countdown. The assortment includes favorites like Dark Chocolate Prickly Pear and Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel, along with newcomers like Milk Chocolate Bananas Foster and Dark Chocolate Passion Fruit Caramel Truffle.

Lindt's Santa's Workshop calendar is filled with premium holiday chocolates, from truffles to milk chocolate and hazelnut, each wrapped in festive foil. Look for Lindt Mini Milk Chocolate Reindeer, Teddy, Snowman, and Angel figures behind the doors.

Fly By Jing's Advent calendar has sold out two years running, and we're big fans. The 12-day box, illustrated with Sichuan pandas, hides a dozen vegan surprises like chili crisp, noodles, and Mala Spice Mix, plus some calendar exclusives and a jar-shaped ornament. Go bigger with the 24-day calendar ($175), which adds home goods.

Haribo's Advent calendar is a gummy lover's dream, with 24 doors hiding mini bags of Goldbears, Happy Cola, Starmix, and seasonal shapes. It's cheerful, affordable, and a hit with kids and adults alike.

Head into the holiday season with the Williams Sonoma Chuck's Luxury Advent Calendar. It's filled with 24 of Chuck Williams' favorite pantry treats, from sea salt to sour gummy sweets, plus adorable cookware-inspired ornaments to decorate with. It'll stock your cupboards with yummy treats all month long.

Sugarfina's annual candy Advent calendar is for the giftee with a serious sweet tooth and a taste for the finer things. Each of the 24 drawers hides the brand's gourmet gummies and chocolates, sourced from artisanal candy makers around the world. The 2026 edition features a gorgeous Parisian Christmas theme and is available for preorder now.

If you love jams and spreads, you'll enjoy the Bonne Maman Advent Calendar. Its 24 doors hide 24 limited-edition holiday spreads, so you get a new flavor every day until Christmas.

Walker's limited-edition Advent calendar hides assorted buttery cookies behind each window, baked with fine ingredients by the maker of 'The World's Finest Shortbread.'

Flaviar's Whiskey Advent Calendar sells out every year, and 2026's Museum of Flaviar edition may be the best yet. Inside are 24 vials of premium bourbons, ryes, and international whiskeys, two Glencairn tasting glasses, and a distillery-sourced tasting journal with stories and notes for each pour. A free one-year Flaviar Black membership is included. This is the big-ticket gift for any serious spirits lover.

Wind down each December evening with one of the highest-rated craft beers of the year. GiveThemBeer's calendar features 24 days of curated selections from top breweries nationwide, and past editions have included picks from Lagunitas, Terrapin, and Victory Brewing Co. It's the most fun a beer lover can have in December without leaving the couch.

In Good Taste has been making wine Advent calendars for seven years, and the formula is proven: 24 mini bottles of handcrafted wines—reds, whites, and rosés—from top wine-growing regions around the world, including Napa, Sonoma, Italy, and France. Each calendar includes daily tasting videos, so you're learning while you sip. It has sold out six years running, so order early.

This one's for the home bartender who takes cocktails seriously. The Mixologer's 2026 Advent Calendar features 24 hand-selected premium spirits, roughly half of them bourbons and the rest a mix of cognac, scotch, tequila, rum, gin, and vodka. Sip them neat or on the rocks, or add the optional Mixer Add-On to make 20 cocktails from the lineup. It supports local distilleries across the country and comes beautifully boxed for gifting.

Not a beer person? GiveThemBeer also makes a Liquor Advent Calendar with 24 mini bottles spanning bourbon, tequila, vodka, rum, and more. It's a fun way to explore a range of spirits without committing to full-size bottles, and it makes a great group gift for holiday parties.

Vinebox's 12 Nights of Wine Advent calendar sells out quickly, so don't wait. You or a loved one can savor handpicked selections from prestigious wine regions such as Italy, France, Spain, and the heart of American wine country, California. This Chill Collection brings a mix of rich whites, invigorating rosés, and even a few reds.

This is the one for tea lovers. Vahdam's holiday calendar packs 24 teas spanning chai, green, oolong, and herbal tisanes, all sourced from Indian gardens. The presentation is beautiful enough to skip the wrapping, and at $20, it's one of the easiest Advent calendar gifts you can buy.

Tea Forté's holiday Advent calendar is as much a display piece as it is a tea sampler. Made in collaboration with the New York Botanical Garden, the 2026 edition features a distinctive standing design with 12 tea infusers in the brand's signature pyramid bags, including three seasonal blends.

Palais des Thés is a Paris tea house with serious pedigree, and its annual Advent calendar is the refined pick for tea drinkers who want more than flavored bags. Inside are hand-stitched cotton tea bags filled with single-origin teas and signature blends.

This beautiful Advent calendar is made in France and holds a wide assortment of teas, from Chinese black tea to elderflower, that will introduce your giftee to a whole new world of yummy, relaxing brews. They're perfect for dipping cookies into.

This book-style Advent calendar from English Tea Shop offers 25 tea blends in staple-free, biodegradable sachets, spanning holiday-spiced flavors like cinnamon, ginger, apple, and cardamom alongside classic greens and blacks. It's fully organic, budget-friendly, and compact enough to slip into a stocking.