The BEST Advent Calendars for 2026
These days, you can find Advent calendars for every style, budget, and age. Featuring gourmet treats and keepsake designs, these picks are sure to make December feel extra magical. (Hurry! Many of these sell out each year.) Image: Voluspa
Updated November 2026 by Katie Leigh Matthews
Advent calendars have officially outgrown their flimsy cardboard roots. Today’s versions cater to every age, interest, and budget — whether you’re shopping for kids who love a daily surprise, beauty lovers who want 24 days of self-care, or the epicure who appreciates a little luxury with their morning coffee.
Even better? Many of the best advent calendars are pretty enough to display front and center in your holiday decor. From hand-stitched keepsake designs to artist-illustrated boxes, you’ll want to add these to your cart quickly. They’re all highly rated and tend to sell out each season!
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BATH & BEAUTY
Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar
Quite possibly the most famous beauty option in the Advent calendar world, Liberty’s box delivers 29 premium products — including 21 full-sized items — from top-tier brands across skincare, fragrance, and makeup. The illustrated, drawer-style chest is practically a piece of decor on its own, and its value (over $1,700, their highest yet!) is unmatched. It’s priced at $395 and is an annual sellout, but you can still get yours at Liberty.
Voluspa 12-Day Advent Calendar
This deliciously scented countdown from Voluspa delivers 12 petite pedestal candles, each in a different fragrance from their Japonica and Holiday collections. Housed in decorative glass vessels (which can be used in a dozen different ways after burning), the set also includes a gold-plated wick trimmer. Shop this set for $185 at Voluspa.
KORRES Advent Calendar 2026
Greek beauty lovers, this one’s a steal: for $134, you get 24 skin and body products (including some full-size icons and limited-edition favorites) worth more than $470. Each day unveils a different self-care surprise inside a collectible puzzle-style box. We are eyeing the Mandarin Neroli Hand Cream and the Greek Yoghurt Wide Awake Eye Roller, both full-size in this set. Snag yours from KORRES.
Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Beauty Wonderland Calendar
For those who love all things luxe, glam, and glitzy, Charlotte Tilbury’s makeup Advent calendar is for you. Featuring four full-size gifts, two accessories, and nine other beauty surprises, this set includes some of the brand’s most popular products. Plus, the calendar box is seriously gorgeous and can double as a jewelry box long after the holidays. The set is valued at more than $400, but it’s $220 at Charlotte Tilbury.
Jo Malone London’s Advent Calendar
Jo Malone’s iconic Advent calendar is the ultimate splurge for scent lovers, packed with mini colognes, candles, and bath luxuries in their signature sleek packaging. The mix is generous, elevated, and genuinely useful. It’s also gender-neutral, so you could share this with the whole family for 12 days straight. The set is $250 at Jo Malone.
FOOD & DRINK
Bonne Maman’s Fruit Spreads & Honey
Cheerful and delicious in equal measure, find 24 limited-edition mini jars from Bonne Maman — jams, caramels, and honey — behind each window, ready to make holiday prep a breeze. This year’s flavors include Lemon with Lavender and White Fig. This is a repeat sellout year after year, so snag yours for $55.99 while you can at World Market.
12 Days of Murray’s Cheese
This fridge-ready countdown is packed with wedges, wheels, and bites from one of America’s most beloved cheese shops. Each day reveals a new artisan pick (think creamy bries, sharp cheddars, and truffle-studded surprises), complete with pairing notes. A little indulgent, a little educational, and totally delicious, this one is perfect for a holiday hostess gift. They ship from NYC on select days, typically with a two-day cold pack. Get yours for $90 at Murray’s Cheese.
Fly by Jing 2026 12-Day Advent Calendar
Move over, hot sauce calendars! Fly by Jing’s Advent calendar brings the bold flavors of China’s Sichuan province to your holiday table. Fly by Jing keeps the calendar contents under wraps, but you can expect some of the brand’s best-selling, all-vegan chili crisp spices, along with a brand-new hot sauce release and even a limited-edition jar ornament. The 24-day calendar is already sold out, but you can still grab the 12-day version for $98 at Fly by Jing.
Palais des Thés Tea Advent Calendar
This is your tea lover’s ticket to 24 days of steeped bliss. Each little door reveals a hand-stitched cotton sachet of French tea along with an inspiring quote or proverb to guide your day, all beautifully boxed in a pretty, recyclable design. Thoughtful, aromatic, and très chic, this one’s for the person who has everything — except maybe Céleste, the holiday-exclusive blend inside. There’s also a caffeine-free calendar if that’s more your style. This one is $39.90 at Palais des Thés.
Total Wine’s Wine Advent Calendar
If you want to uncork your countdown, Total Wine’s fan-favorite calendar delivers 24 expertly sourced mini bottles from vineyards around the world — think reds, whites, rosés, and the occasional bubbly. It’s a world tour in sips, perfect for discovering new favorites without committing to the full pour. At under $90, it’s consistently touted as an incredible value and a guaranteed hit for any wine lover. Buy it online (while supplies last), pick it up in-store, or check for delivery to your ZIP code at Total Wine.
2026 Onyx Coffee Advent Calendar
Calling all coffee connoisseurs! Onyx’s premium calendar features 24 single-origin whole-bean coffees from around the world in a beautifully illustrated box. Expect deep flavor explorations, design-worthy packaging, and an elevated daily brew ritual. Plus, this year’s box includes daily brew guides, recipes, and a custom 500-piece puzzle to enjoy between sips. The Onyx Advent calendar is high-end, substantive, and, yes, it sells out fast. Get yours for $220 at Bean Box.
Flaviar’s Museum of Flaviar Whiskey Advent Calendar
Flaviar’s annual whiskey Advent calendar has become a holiday tradition for whiskey lovers everywhere. Enjoy 24 distinctive whiskeys from around the world and discover new favorite flavor notes, regions, and distilleries along the way. The calendar also comes with two collectible tasting glasses to turn the day’s pour into a moment to share together. Order yours for $270 at Flaviar.
CHOCOLATE & CANDIES
Winter Fox Chocolate Advent Calendar by Compartés
We’re blown away by the intricate design of this sweet day-by-day journey from Compartés. Equal parts visual art and chocolate decadence, this gourmet Advent calendar features stunning seasonal artwork and 24 creatively flavored chocolates. The Winter Fox theme is one of three beautiful calendar options, each offering a unique collection of flavors. Snag your favorite for $120 at Compartés.
Universal Yums Around the World Candy Advent Calendar
Universal Yums invites you on an around-the-world “Advent-ure” this holiday season with their global assortment of curated candies. Taste treats from Sweden to Japan, Greece to Brazil, and much more. For us, a big selling point for this budget-friendly calendar is that it includes 100 pieces of candy, so there’s plenty to share with the whole family and offer to holiday guests. Find the calendar for $34.99 at World Market.
Children’s Pop-Up Milk Chocolate Christmas Advent Calendar
The kids’ edition from Fortnum & Mason features 25 milk chocolate doors in a beautifully illustrated pop-up design. Think childhood nostalgia meets heritage luxury. Each chocolate is thoughtfully crafted in England, making it an extra-special treat for children on Christmas morning. This one is priced at $41.50 at Fortnum & Mason.
Delysia’s Holiday Movie Advent Calendar
Celebrate your favorite holiday classics with this movie-themed calendar from Austin, TX-based chocolatier, Delysia. The 25 chocolates feature movie quotes that hint at the inspiration for their inventive flavors, from hot cocoa to raspberry rose to sesame praline with banana and sour lime. (Can you guess the movie inspo for that last one?) Support a local small business and get yours for $89.95 at Delysia.
Dandelion’s 25-Day Advent Calendar
This stunning calendar whisks you away on a journey through Nordic mythology and folklore this Advent season. All 25 chocolates are works of art in their own right and beat out hundreds of others for a coveted spot in this stunning collection featuring 24 acclaimed chocolatiers.
Each decadent confection is hidden inside a beautiful tree-worthy ornament box featuring exclusive hand-drawn illustrations. Follow along with the charming daily storybook of Nordic tales, and hang the ornate keepsake star in your window — a Nordic tradition. This one is $205 at Dandelion.
KIDS
KiwiCo’s Santa’s Railroad Advent Calendar
Hands-on, kid-approved brain fun: KiwiCo’s Advent calendars turn cozy winter days into build-and-create time. They offer a few incredible options around $50, so it’s hard to choose one, but this Santa’s Railroad set is a crowd favorite. Open day after day to make parts of a snowy village, a motorized sled hill, or ornaments, depending on the version you choose. Shop this set for $49.95 at KiwiCo.
EXIT: The Game Magic of Christmas Advent Calendar
A family favorite year after year, EXIT: The Game Advent calendars by Thames & Kosmos get even your screen-obsessed teen in on the brain-teaser fun. New for 2026, The Magic of Christmas calendar journey begins with a wander into an enchanted forest, where each day brings a new escape-room-style puzzle, ultimately leading you to discover the forest’s magical secret. Designed for ages 10 and up, The Magic of Christmas calendar is already sold out on the Thames & Kosmos website, but you can still snag it for $49.99 on Amazon.
Meri Meri x Ladurée Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar
If you love the whimsical stylings of the children’s lifestyle brand Meri Meri, you’ll adore this Advent calendar collaboration with the renowned French tea room and pastry shop, Ladurée. Each day, your little princess opens a new sweet and elegant charm to create her very own charm bracelet. The collection features 23 unique charms (plus the gold-tone chain) for 24 days of surprises, and the thoughtfully designed jewelry box is a keepsake in its own right. Gift this one for $105 at Meri Meri.
The Usborne Advent Calendar Book Collection
No book nerd or Grammar Guru would let this list go without a storybook Advent calendar! Families love the Usborne options for their vibrant illustrations and captivating stories. A new tale is revealed each day, and all 24 come together to make a mini library you can return to year after year. This one is $24.31 on Amazon.
Experiment A Day Science Advent Calendar
Infuse the holiday season with STEM using this science-experiment Advent calendar. Each day, kids will unbox a new experiment with the materials they need to discover something new. The calendar is geared toward ages 8 and up, and we hypothesize it will quickly become a favorite holiday-season ritual. It’s $40 at Uncommon Goods.
SB Tip: Uncommon Goods has SO many fabulous picks for hard-to-shop-for people.
HOBBIES & HEIRLOOM
Wooden Drawer Advent Calendar
Crafted from lightweight wood and shaped into a charming Christmas Eve scene, this is the kind of piece you’ll proudly display on a mantel or sideboard. It’s complete with a glowing fireplace, wreath, and tree, and it features 24 drawers ready to fill with treats, notes, or small gifts. Thoughtful, sturdy, and beautifully detailed, it’s a keepsake countdown you’ll reach for every December. Snag yours for $250 from HootOwlLaserWorks on Etsy.
Craftspring’s Keepsake Advent Calendar
Craftspring’s heirloom-quality Advent calendars are holiday standouts for a reason. This popular option includes 24 hand-felt wool ornaments (each inspired by a moment from The Nutcracker) tucked into beautifully illustrated drawers. Made from sustainable materials by artisans and meant to last year after year, this calendar is $226 at Craftspring.
Papier Advent Calendar
Papier’s 24-day holiday countdown is a stationery lover’s dream. Behind each door, you’ll find letter-writing tools, journals, thank-you cards, and more. The whole box comes packaged in a chic, drawer-style keepsake that earns a permanent spot on your desk. While it’s valued at more than $375, it’s yours for $195 at Papier.
12 Days of Clay Advent Calendar by Pott’d
This 12-day clay craft Advent calendar from Pott’d includes polymer and air-dry clay, paints, tools, and step-by-step videos behind each door so your holiday decor is DIY and meaningful. It’s ideal for the person who wants to make something rather than just open something. Get it for $69 at Pott’d.
May you uncover a new treat and a little extra cheer each December day!
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Zoe Yarborough
Zoe is a StyleBlueprint freelance writer, Charlotte native, Washington & Lee graduate, and Nashville transplant since 2012. She teaches Pilates, helps manage recording artists, and likes to "research" Germantown's food scene.
