Forget the people who put up Halloween decorations in August — we need to talk about the fact that some people are already getting started on holiday shopping, and that includes 2026 advent calendars. A bunch of brands have already dropped theirs for this upcoming holiday season, and while you may balk at the timing, we regret to inform you that the best time to shop for them might, in fact, be right now.
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Many of these calendars have been known to sell out well before the snow starts falling, so if you want to nab one, you’ll have to act soon. Plus, you’ll definitely want to have any advent calendar shopping done well before Thanksgiving in order to ensure that it makes it in time for you or your recipient to open that first door right on Dec. 1.
The advent calendar offerings this year include sweet treats, collectibles, skin care, decor and so much more. Feast your eyes on the goodies below — we dare you not to add one of these bad boys to your cart.
Bonne Maman’s iconic mini jam jar calendar
Bonne Maman’s 24-day collection of miniature spreads is a delight year after year — and shoppers know it, because it has sold out well in advance of the holidays before. Each flavor is limited edition and made with real fruit. This year’s selection features delicious flavor profiles like raspberry with dark chocolate spread, white fig spread, apricot with honey spread and more.
A Lego calendar for the Star Wars fan in your life
Lego, a favorite of kids and adults alike, always offers advent calendars tied to various IP, and this year is no different. This 24-day Star Wars calendar is likely to be the star of the show, with the classic characters made festive (the Mandalorian and Grogu are in holiday sweaters!). The miniature builds are perfect for ages 6 and up.
Lego is also selling advent calendars themed around the Disney princesses and Marvel, if your recipient prefers those franchises.
Anthropologie’s ‘24 Days of Beauty’ advent calendar
A box so beautiful you’ll want to keep it long after it’s been unwrapped — but what’s inside is even more of a treat. This calendar includes 24 premium samples of fragrance, makeup, body care, hair, nail and skin care products. Included brands range from Manucurist to L’Occitane, Boy Smells, Supergoop!, Sunday Riley and so much more.
Want to indulge, but in a smaller selection of items? Anthropologie is also selling a 12-day version of this calendar that’s just as gorgeous (and just as likely to sell out).
An ‘Elf’-themed 12-day calendar chock-full of sweet treats
Live like Buddy the Elf and snack on sweets all December with this 12-day calendar that’s great for kids, families and anyone with a sweet tooth. The desserts are themed around the beloved holiday flick, like a sugar cookie shaped like Mr. Narwhal and a miniature bottle of maple syrup. You can buy a single calendar or a set of two; just note that the brand will ship it when weather conditions are optimal, to avoid any melting.
This set of 12 Yankee Candle mini votive jars
What’s better than one Yankee Candle? 12 of them, of course. These mini votives let you sample some of the brand’s bestselling scents, like Christmas Cookie, Balsam & Cedar, White Spruce and more. (Some are holiday-themed, while others are year-round favorites.) Each candle is 1.3 ounces with a natural fiber wick.
An always-popular Tony’s Chocolonely chocolate countdown calendar
Tony’s Chocolonely’s mission of ending exploitation in the chocolate industry can make you feel great about chowing down on this chocolate countdown calendar, which offers 24 chocolates to lead up to the holidays. Each window also has a little message, either with a friendly holiday reminder (like making sure you write your Christmas cards on time) or more information about their work in the industry.
Papier’s treasure chest of stationery goodies, now in two sizes
Until this year, Papier only offered their popular stationery advent calendar in a 24-day version. Now, you can also buy it in a 12-day version for $100 less. Either way, you or your recipient will enjoy bookmarks, stickers, a pen pouch and more supplies that any artist, student or organized overachiever will delight in. Both boxes come with pull-out drawers to reveal the gifts inside (the 12-day box is even shaped and decorated to look like a little house).
A unique calendar full of supplies to inspire some holiday baking
This calendar provides all the supplies you or a loved one will need to bake some delicious cookies on Christmas, with festive cookie cutters, a themed spatula, piping bags and more. If you want to add something extra to your gift, you can throw in some cookie mix to take care of the ingredients, too. This was a popular option last year, so get yours while it’s still in stock.
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A HuffPost reader-favorite National Geographic gemstone calendar
A surprise Black Friday bestseller among HuffPost readers way back in 2024, don’t miss your chance this year to grab National Geographic’s gemstone advent calendar for kids this year, since we’re sure it’ll still be a hit. Both educational and fun, kids can collect the 24 gemstones in their collector’s pouch (or turn them into jewelry using the included supplies) and consult the guide to learn about different rocks and minerals. The final day involves digging the gemstone out from a dig brick to add an extra interactive element.
In Good Taste’s indulgent wine advent calendar
According to the brand, this 24-day calendar of mini wine bottles has sold out six years in a row, and this year looks to be no exception. Keep the good times flowing with this selection of red, white and rosé wines from countries around the world, including Germany, Napa, New Zealand and more. Each bottle also comes with a video to guide you or your recipient through its background, possible food pairings, tasting notes and more.
This one will start shipping in October, but you can secure yours by ordering now.
An under-$30 option with a yummy shortbread cookie for each day
Sometimes, simple is better, and that can definitely be the case with advent calendars, too. This 24-day Walker’s Shortbread calendar contains shortbread cookies in different shapes and flavors, for a little treat each night leading up to Christmas. Its $26 price is sure to leave you feeling sweet, too.
A dollhouse-like, cafe-themed skin care calendar
I’ve long been a fan of Beekman 1802’s gentle skin care, and this 24-day Kindness Cafe calendar seems like a no-brainer with its $199 price tag and $400+ value. The box is designed to look like a miniature cafe, and the calendar comes with a collectible Goatie (the brand’s mascot) dressed like a barista. The drawers contain treasures like lip balms, hand creams, body mist, soap and much, much more. Even better, 12 out of the 24 items are full-sized to get the most bang for your buck.
A set of 12 cozy 80-piece puzzles
Want to gift an activity rather than just an object? Take a look at this 12-day puzzle calendar from Anthropologie. The jigsaw puzzles are each 5 by 7 inches and 80 pieces, great for kids or to quickly exercise your brain. The images are festive and artful: a still life of holiday cakes, a snowy landscape, a painting of wrapped gift boxes and more.
L’Occitane’s advent calendars for some premium skin care
Whether you choose the fancier Prestige advent calendar or the slightly more affordable version, you can enjoy 24 of L’Occitane’s beloved skin care, fragrance, hair care and body care offerings. Rub on some shea butter hand cream, lather up the shower gel, and luxuriate in the feeling of moisturized, scented skin.
Ulta’s ‘12 Days of Self-Care’ bath-themed calendar
Great for tween and teen girls, this JoyBright by Ulta calendar can upgrade your recipient’s self-care and bath routine. The boxes feature two tropical scents, with bath bombs, bath confetti, body wash and more. That’s in addition to items they’ll use for longer, like a shower cap, loofah and creaseless hair clips. Altogether, the calendar costs just over $20. Score!
‘30 Nights of Japan,’ Sugoi Mart’s popular 30-day calendar
If a trip to Tokyo isn’t in the cards, bring Tokyo home with this 30-day calendar full of Japanese treats, toys, stationery and more. You’ll recognize familiar faces like Pikachu, Rilakkuma and Kirby, along with brands like Kit Kat. The box looks like a city street in Tokyo, and comes with QR codes you can scan to learn more about each of the items without spoiling them before they’re opened.
Right now, this is still available at the preorder price for $20 less, so act fast and you can save.
The perfect advent calendar for tea lovers by Fortnum & Mason
If you or your recipient drink tea each morning or evening, this Fortnum & Mason 24-day calendar could be a hit. Each door hides a silky, high-quality tea bag, with flavors like earl grey, chai, Moroccan mint, jade oolong and more. Some are caffeinated, some are herbal, and all are sure to be soothing and warm on a cold winter’s day. For anyone serious about their tea, this is the real deal.
Korres’ skin care calendar that doubles as a 3D puzzle
Not only are you getting shower gels, hand creams and other lovely skin care products with this 24-day Korres advent calendar, but you’re also getting a 3D puzzle. Each of the boxes has a different design on all four sides, so you can fit them together multiple ways and form different images. With skin care-focused advent calendars so common nowadays, this adds a little something extra to the presentation.
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