The BEST Advent Calendars for 2025
These days, you can find Advent calendars for every style, budget, and age. From gourmet treats to keepsake designs, these picks make December feel extra magical. (Hurry! Many of these sell out each year.)
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 these calendars are pretty enough to display at the front and center of 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 30 premium products — including 20 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 $1,690) is unmatched. It’s priced at $365, and an annual sellout, but you can still get yours at Liberty.
Voluspa 12-Day Advent Calender
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 $175 at Voluspa.
KORRES Advent Calendar 2025
Greek beauty lovers, this one’s a steal: for $119, you get 24 skin and body-care gems (including some full-size icons and limited-edition favorites) worth around $400. Each day unveils a different self-care surprise inside a collectible puzzle-style box. This one is $119 at KORRES.
Uncommon James Advent Calendar
For the fashion lover on your list, the Uncommon James Advent calendar is back again this year. It contains a dozen true surprises you can’t find listed online, including gold and silver jewelry, as well as some lifestyle and beauty products valued at over $500. Grab yours while you can for $350 at Uncommon James.
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 24 days straight. This set is $495 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 is a repeat sellout year after year, so snag yours for $49.99 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 unveils 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. This box is $90 at Murray’s Cheese.
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, all beautifully boxed in a pretty, recyclable design. This year, 11 hidden panels unlock audio tales (via scan codes) about tea legends and traditions. Thoughtful, aromatic, and très chic, this one’s for the person who has everything — except maybe Joie, the 2025 limited-edition blend inside. This one is $39.90 at Palais des Thés.
Total Wine’s Wines Adventure 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 — 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 $80, 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.
2025 Onyx Coffee Advent Calendar
Calling all coffee connoisseurs! Onyx’s premium calendar presents 24 single-origin whole-bean coffees from across the globe in a beautifully illustrated box. Expect deep flavor explorations, design-worthy packaging, and an elevated daily brew ritual. High-end, filled with substance, and yes, it sells out fast. Get yours for $220 at Bean Box.
CHOCOLATE
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. This one’s $119.95 at Compartés.
Children’s Pop Up Milk Chocolate Christmas Advent Calendar
The kids’ edition from Fortnum & Mason features 24 milk chocolate doors in a beautifully illustrated pop-up design. Think childhood nostalgia meets heritage luxury. Find this one for $34.03 at Fortnum & Mason.
Delysia’s Home for the Holidays Advent Calendar
Austin, TX-based chocolatier Delysia invites you on a cross-country road trip with this year’s chocolate truffle calendar theme. As you taste flavors like Southern pecan pie, Midwest buckeyes, New England cranberry chutney, and Pacific Northwest hazelnut espresso, the accompanying interactive map explains the inspo behind the day’s treat. Support a local small business and get yours for $85.95 at Delysia.
KIDS
Gathre x Maisonette Advent Calendars
Minimalist, reusable, and gosh-darn clever: these 24-pocket vegan-leather Advent calendars from Gathre are curated by lifestyle shop Maisonette. Filled with little treasures, art supplies, candy, and meaningful fun, this keepsake-worthy calendar makes a fabulous gift for curious kids. These are $180 (marked down from $200) at Maisonette.
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.
American Girl Baking Spirits Bright 2025 Advent Calendar
Whether your child loves Samantha, Felicity, or Josefina, this advent calendar lets them bake together. It’s gingerbread-themed and comes with everything you need for delicious holiday cookies — cookie cutters, a stick of butter with measurement lines, a bag of brown sugar, and a piping bag of white icing. Get this and get cooking for $55 at American Girl.
The Usborne Advent Calender Book Collection
The book nerd and Grammar Guru in me couldn’t have completed this list without a storybook Advent calender. Families love the Usborne Advent calendars 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 is currently on sale for under $20 on Amazon. Hurry!
Through the Window Advent Calendar Puzzle
Each day, this Advent calendar invites you to pour your beverage of choice, gather up the family, and open the next box: a tiny puzzle that will complete an impressive whole. The puzzle is set up as a festive apartment building, and each day lets you peek inside a new window. This is $28 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. This is $185 by 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 by artisans from sustainable materials and meant to last year after year, get this for $226 at Craftspring.
Anthropologie x Papier Advent Calendar
Co-designed by two cult-favorite brands, this countdown is a stationery lover’s dream. Behind each of the 12 doors, you’ll find letter-writing and holiday-gifting tools. The whole box comes packaged in a chic, drawer-style keepsake that earns its spot on the desk. At $78 (with a value of over $200), it strikes a sweet balance of style without the ultra-luxury price. Shop this at Anthropologie.
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. This is currently on major sale 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 staff writer, Charlotte native, Washington & Lee graduate, and Nashville transplant of eleven years. She teaches Pilates, helps manage recording artists, and likes to "research" Germantown's food scene.