It's finally that time of year we've all been waiting for!
Advent calendars have become much more than a childhood Christmas tradition. Today, you can find them filled with everything from fine chocolates to luxury skincare, and even home decor. Part of their appeal is having something small to look forward to every day, while discovering new items or brands along the way.
But there's a catch. Many of the most popular advent calendars are released in limited quantities, and some sell out weeks before December even begins.
That's why I'm sharing my list now, while most of them are still available. I wanted to give you enough time to find your favorites and have everything ready to start opening those little doors on December 1.
I spent the past few days searching for and looking through different advent calendars. When choosing which ones to include, I thought about what I would actually buy for my own home or give to someone as a gift. After all, I love things that are both beautiful and interesting.
Unfortunately, nobody paid me to put this list together (I wish!), but know that I made it with all my heart. And I've already ordered some of these calendars.
So, here are my favorite advent calendars for 2026, with options for different tastes and budgets.
Chocolate & Sweets
A chocolate advent set from a Chicago-based brand. Twelve drawers filled with 22 pieces: truffles, caramels, and other handcrafted chocolates.
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A limited-edition chocolate calendar. Each window opens to handcrafted bonbons, mendiants, and chocolate-covered dragées, with creative holiday-inspired flavors.
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Illustrated advent calendars in three designs: Winter Fox, Enchanted Castle, and The Nutcracker. Each features 24 handcrafted chocolates made in Los Angeles.
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Italian chocolate advent calendar with 24 surprises, including assorted chocolates, chocolate bars, spreads, mini gift tins, and small gifts. Presented in a large book-shaped box inspired by Venchi’s historic Turin factory.
Small version (363 g)
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A 24-day calendar filled with French pralines, chocolate mini bars, and chocolate-covered nuts, including a limited-edition milk chocolate praline with candied orange.
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A house-shaped advent calendar from Swiss chocolatier Läderach, featuring a selection of milk, dark, and white chocolates, including varieties with nuts.
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A Belgian chocolate calendar designed for two, with an assortment of 74 Belgian pralines and chocolates, including chocolate bars, hot chocolate beans, and other chocolate treats to enjoy over 25 days.
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A 24-day advent calendar featuring a selection of Whittard of Chelsea’s hot chocolate flavors, with a different chocolate drink to discover each day.
A Swedish candy advent calendar filled with an assortment of sweet and sour Scandinavian candies.
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A 24-day calendar featuring over a pound of See's signature chocolates and candies. Presented in a keepsake box inspired by the brand's vintage candy shops.
Wine & Spirits
A wine advent calendar with 24 mini bottles from wine regions around the world, available as mixed, all red, or white and rosé.
Each day is a new style to try without buying full-size bottles. Great for anyone who enjoys exploring different wines.
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A wine advent calendar with sommelier-curated selections from Italy, France, Spain, California, and Washington. The 12 Nights version comes in two 2026 collections, Velvet and Vine, and 24 Nights includes both.
Each tube features a different style, making it an easy way to taste through multiple regions.
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A collection of 25 Scotch whiskies (30 ml each) from distilleries including Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Oban, and Bowmore. Highlights include a rare 40-year-old whisky from Living Souls.
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A whiskey calendar with 24 pours, each presented as a work of art in a gallery-inspired box. Includes a 1-year Flaviar Black membership.
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Coffee & Tea
A calendar with 24 specialty coffees, each with a distinct flavor profile, and beans sourced from coffee-growing regions around the world.
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A 24-day specialty coffee calendar featuring single-origin whole beans from different countries. Each day includes 20g of freshly roasted coffee, from some of the world's most exciting producers and varieties.
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A limited-edition advent calendar created in collaboration with Swarovski, featuring a selection of Nespresso Vertuo coffees and a special gift for the final day.
Also available for Original machines (pink box) here.
A festive tea advent calendar featuring a selection of teas from VAHDAM, with a different tea to enjoy each day throughout the holiday season.
A 24-day calendar featuring Japanese matcha from six growing regions. Each day includes a 2g serving with tasting notes and preparation instructions, including two matchas selected for lattes.
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A 24-day advent calendar designed for two, featuring a selection of Fortnum & Mason teas paired with sweet biscuits for sharing.
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Gourmet Food
A 24-day gourmet calendar featuring olive oils, flavored vinegars, tapenades, chocolate truffles, and sweet treats. Presented in a festive pop-up box inspired by a snowy village in Provence.
A 24-day advent calendar featuring a variety of sweet and savory popcorn flavors to enjoy every day.
A 24-day advent calendar featuring a selection of Japanese snacks and sweets, including traditional treats and seasonal specialties inspired by Japan.
A 12-day cheese advent calendar featuring a selection of cheeses from Murray’s Cheese, including a Manchego, a wine-washed wedge, truffle cheddar, and more top selections, plus jam, honey, and cocoa-tinged crackers.
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A set with 12 mini drawers, each holding a 1 oz jar of caviar or roe. Includes mother-of-pearl spoons, a gold tin key, and recipe cards tailored to each variety.
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A luxury food advent calendar featuring a selection of gourmet treats and specialty foods to enjoy throughout the holiday season.
Home & Candles
A 12-day candle advent calendar featuring a selection of festive fragrances to enjoy throughout the holiday season.
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A 12-day candle calendar featuring 12 different fragrances from Voluspa’s Japonica and Holiday collections, including Mediterranean Lemon and Gingerbread Chalet. Comes with a gold-plated wick trimmer.
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Inspired by Aman’s Amankora retreat in Bhutan, this luxury advent calendar features 25 gifts, including skincare, wellness essentials, and handcrafted keepsakes made by Bhutanese artisans.
A 26-piece Christmas set featuring a decorative tree topped with a 24k gold star and 25 miniature ornaments inspired by the classic “12 Days of Christmas” song.
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A 24-day advent calendar featuring collectible porcelain Christmas decorations from Villeroy & Boch.
A 24-day stationery advent calendar featuring a selection of notebooks, pens, and desk accessories for those who love writing and beautiful stationery.
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If one of these caught your eye, I wouldn't wait too long. Many of them are limited editions, and once they sell out, they don't come back until next year.
Looking for more holiday ideas? Check out The Ultimate Wine Gift Guide
