Our team has reviewed 500+ calendars this season. Here are the 25 best across every category, updated weekly as new releases drop.
Advent calendars have exploded in popularity. What used to mean a cardboard box of chocolate has evolved into a multi-billion dollar gift category. Today you can find advent calendars filled with craft beer, luxury perfume, LEGO, dog treats, artisan coffee, and nearly anything else you can imagine.
The problem? There are now thousands of options, and quality varies wildly. Some calendars pack in $300 worth of products for $100. Others hide 24 tiny samples barely worth the packaging. This guide cuts through the noise.
Beauty calendars are the most competitive category — and the most rewarding when you pick the right one. The best include full-size products from multiple prestige brands.
25 products worth $350+ from brands like ELEMIS, Charlotte Tilbury, Medik8. The gold standard of beauty calendars.
Trendy indie brands plus cult classics — 25 products packed with editor favorites and discovery picks.
The most glamorous packaging in the category — 12 full-size products from the iconic British makeup brand.
Food advent calendars have something for every taste — classic milk chocolate, artisan dark single-origins, hot sauces, cheese, olive oils, and global snacks.
Britain's most beloved chocolate calendar — slabs, truffles, and pralines in a stunning reusable box.
24 small-batch artisan hot sauces from producers around the world. Perfect for spice lovers.
24 mini wheels and wedges of artisan cheeses from around the world — a true cheese lover's dream.
From craft beers to miniature whiskies, gin collections to wine selections — alcohol advent calendars make spectacular gifts for grown-ups.
24 premium craft beers from independent breweries — IPAs, stouts, sours, and seasonal specials.
24 premium Scotch, bourbon, Irish, and world whiskies in 3cl drams. The definitive whisky calendar.
24 miniature gins from craft distilleries worldwide — botanical, citrus, floral, and classic London Dry styles.
From LEGO to Hot Wheels to Disney princesses — the kids' category has never been more exciting. We've ranked the best by age group.
24 buildable mini models of iconic Star Wars ships, characters, and vehicles. Ages 6+.
25 pieces to build a magical unicorn kingdom — perfect for little ones who love imaginative play.
24 Marvel-themed Pocket Pop! and mini figure surprises for superhero fans of all ages.
Your furry family members deserve to count down to Christmas too. Dog and cat advent calendars have become one of the fastest-growing gift categories.
24 classic biscuit treats your dog will go crazy for — America's most loved dog snack brand.
24 doors of irresistible cat treats in a variety of flavors — the purrfect countdown gift.
24 premium treats, toys, and surprise gifts for dogs — themed around the holiday season.