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Advent Calendars Ideas for 2026

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Melissa Alder

The countdown to Christmas is almost as exciting as Christmas itself! 🎄 I've rounded up some of the best advent calendars of 2026, from beauty and fragrance favorites to sweet treats, fun surprises for kids, and cozy activities the whole family can ...

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Family Friendly

Kid Friendly

Food and Bev

Aesthetic Fill Your Own Advent Calendar

Beauty

A little beauty surprise every day? Yes, please! From skincare favorites to makeup must-haves, these advent calendars are such a fun way to discover new products and enjoy a little daily pampering. Perfect for beauty lovers, teens, or anyone who dese...

Includes Sephora-brand makeup, skincare, bath products and accessories: 13 full-size products, five travel sizes and six accessories. A good starting choice for a teen or beauty beginner.

Sephora Collection 2026 Advent Calendar

A multi-brand selection of 31 products, including nine full sizes, across 25 days. The retailer currently displays an Add to Bag option. Best for someone who enjoys discovering new beauty products.

Beauty Finds by Ulta Beauty 25 Days of Beauty

Full-size and mini lip products, face masks, moisturizer, cleanser and serums. Particularly relevant for K-beauty shoppers, but higher priced than a beginner calendar.

Laneige 12 Days of Wonder 2026 Advent Calendar

Fifteen products, four full-size, in a keepsake chest. Includes Pillow Talk lipstick, setting spray and Magic Cream. A premium gift for a Charlotte Tilbury faithful.

Charlotte's Hollywood Beauty Wonderland Advent Calendar

The perfect gift for the beauty lover in your life - or yourself. This 24 Days Advent Calendar packs 10 full-size must-haves, 8 minis and 6 beauty accessories – high-impact color, silky textures and cult-favorite formulas. From bold lips and statemen...

Best Value: Revolution Beauty Advent Calendar at Ulta

Filled with skincare, lip and beauty favorites, this collection is perfect for discovering new routines, treating yourself each day or gifting to a K-beauty lover.

Ulta K-Beauty 12 Days to Glass Skin

This is such a cute little gift for someone who's into Korean skincare but doesn't need a huge advent calendar. I love the shorter countdown, especially for a teen or friend who enjoys trying new skincare products. It would also make a fun early Chri...

7-Days of Glass Skin Korean Skincare Advent Calendar

I love the idea of pairing cute Squishmallows with little skincare surprises. Such a fun choice for tweens, younger teens, or anyone who loves playful beauty gifts. This one would be especially cute tucked into a Christmas gift basket. The most gifta...

Squishmallows 10 Days of Skincare Advent Calendar - TONYMOLY | Ulta Beauty

I love this as a gift for the person who single handedly brings christmas to life for their friends and family. The hotel-themed packaging makes it feel extra special, and getting a different Benefit surprise each day sounds so fun. Definitely more of a splurge, but a lovely gift for a beauty lover or someone in needs of some self care suprises.

The Hotel Beneville 24-Day Beauty Advent Calendar Holiday Gift Set - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty

Anthropologie always has such pretty packaging, and this one feels like a gift you'd be excited to unwrap before even opening the little surprises! I love the mix of beauty and fragrance for a sister, friend, or neice.

Anthropologie 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

A beauty surprise for every day of the countdown. What’s behind the next door? Makeup, skincare and fun beauty extras make every reveal worth looking forward to. From glow-getters and lip favorites to lashes, SPF and a surprise charm, this Advent bri...

Target: Ultimate Beauty Advent Calendar - 12pc

Fragrance

I love fragrance advent calendars because they're such a fun way to discover new scents without committing to a full-size. These make lovely gifts for anyone who enjoys a little everyday luxury.

12 days. 12 scent-worthy surprises. Make the holiday countdown smell amazing. Open a new fragrance or body-care treat each day, with warm, sweet and cozy finds ranging from perfumes and mists to lotions and shower favorites. It’s a fun way to discove...

The Ultimate Scent Advent Calendar - 12pc

Anotheer seasonal favorite from Anthropologie with an assortment of different sized candles. The Holiday in the City collection depicts festive scenes from some of the world's most beloved urban destinations, from Chicago to Paris. Hand-illustrated by Kimmy Scafuro, each piece captures the season's hustle and bustle with a sense of nostalgia...

Holiday in the City 12-Day Advent Calendar

I love the idea of sampling various fragrances to find your perfect signature scent.

Voluspa Holiday Advent Set

Family Friendly

Some of the best Christmas memories come from little traditions! These advent calendars are perfect for bringing everyone together, with fun surprises and activities the whole family can look forward to. Such a sweet way to make the countdown to Chri...

This is such a lovely alternative to a traditional advent calendar! I love the idea of having a little puzzle to work on during the busy Christmas season. Perfect for someone who loves cozy nights, puzzles, and beautifully designed gifts. I'd pair th...

Anthropologie x Papier 12-Day Advent Puzzle

I think this is such a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves a cozy evening at home. Getting to try a different tea every day sounds like the sweetest little December tradition. Especially perfect for moms, grandmothers, teachers, or that friend who's...

The Book Lover's Advent Calendar

Such a fun option for puzzle lovers! Instead of getting another piece of candy, you have a little puzzle to look forward to every day. I especially love this for families who want a simple holiday tradition or adults who enjoy winding down with somet...

Ravensburger Advent Calendar 24x56pc Jigsaw Puzzle

Includes 24 days of curated art supplies and stationery surprises to open daily throughout December.

Craft Project Advent Calendar

Kid Friendly

There's nothing quite like the excitement of opening an advent calendar as a kid! I've rounded up some fun options filled with toys, little activities, and surprises they'll actually enjoy. I especially love calendars that keep kids entertained and c...

LEGO advent calendars are always such a fun Christmas tradition! I love that kids get a little surprise to build every day instead of another piece of candy. This Friends version is especially cute for kids who love imaginative play, and they can kee...

LEGO : LEGO Friends : Target

This is one of those advent calendars that makes December mornings extra exciting! I love how each day adds another little piece to the holiday scene. Such a good choice for kids who already love LEGO, especially since they can add everything to thei...

LEGO City Advent Calendar 2026 60510

If you have a Star Wars fan on your Christmas list, this is such an easy win! It combines daily surprises with little LEGO builds they can actually keep. I love this one for kids, teens, and even grown-up Star Wars fans who enjoy collecting the mini ...

LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026 75456

I love an advent calendar that doesn't leave you with a bunch of little things you'll never use again. This one is especially great because the magnetic pieces work with other MAGNA-TILES sets, so kids can keep building and playing long after the hol...

MAGNA-TILES Advent Calendar

Cruise into the holiday season with a Hot Wheels 2026 Advent Calendar. Behind each of the 24 doors is either a 1:64 scale toy car or an accessory to inspire festive, wintery adventures and one of the vehicles is an exclusive snow globe car with a Yet...

Hot Wheels 2026 Advent Calendar, 10 Toy Vehicles in 1:64 Scale, 14 Accessories & 10 Ornament Clips

For the sports fan in your life.

NFL Funko Pocket POP 24pc Vinyl Advent Calendar

Great for kids with daily suprises featuring the disney characters they all know and love.

Disney Doorables Advent Calendar, Collectible 1.5-Inch-Tall Figures, Perfect Christmas Gift, For Kids Ages 5 and up

Food and Bev

For anyone who loves a little treat, these might be my favorite kind of advent calendars! Think delicious chocolates, cozy teas, sweet treats, and fun things to try throughout December. Such thoughtful gifts for foodies, coffee and tea lovers, or any...

24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar

Celebrate sweet moments all December long with this 24-day holiday Advent calendar featuring artisanal candies from around the world.

Terrain Sugarfina 24 Tastes of Christmas Advent Candy Collection

As you count down to Christmas, savor four sweet treats from a different country each day (totaling nearly 100 snacks—talk about a gift that keeps on giving). Each calendar also includes an informational booklet about the goodies and a sheet to rank ...

Candy of the World Advent Calendar

The perfect gift for the thanksgiving or friendsgiving host in your life to add a little extra holiday cheer this season.

12 Days of Cocktail Mixers Advent Calendar

This limited-edition Advent calendar from McCrea’s Candies features original artwork by Boston-based artist Angellize Rivera. Each calendar includes 24 hand-crafted caramels in 8 classic and seasonal flavors.

Terrain Christmas Storytime Caramel Advent Calendar

Aesthetic Fill Your Own Advent Calendar

I absolutely love the idea of an advent calendar you can bring out year after year! These beautiful fill-your-own options double as Christmas decor and let you create a countdown that's completely personal. Fill them with little treats, handwritten n...

Help the family count down the days until December 25th with this Christmas Tree Countdown Calendar from Threshold™. Made from MDF, this countdown calendar is designed as a decked-out Christmas tree with small drawers numbered 1 through 25. The drawe...

17" Christmas Tree Countdown Calendar - Threshold™

A nostalgic decor addition that you can fill for a tradition your kids always remember.

Glitzhome Wooden Christmas Nutcracker Countdown Calendar Decor w/Drawer Table Xmas Ornaments

Balsam Hill has a ton of cute christmas village advent calendar but I like the idea of this wreath. No candy required, create a new tradition by turning a light on each day.

Lit Wooden Advent Wreaths

Jewelry

Such a fun and thoughtful gift idea! I love that you get the excitement of unwrapping multiple little surprises, creating your own personalized accessory, and then keeping the beautiful box to use as a trinket holder afterward.

Meri Meri x Ladurée Advent Calendar

This Twelve Days of Christmas advent calendar includes a gold-tone chain necklace and 12 enamel and rhinestone charms hidden behind individual flaps. Open one flap each day and add a new charm to your necklace, creating a personalized holiday accesso...

Christmas Tree Charm Advent Calendar Set