Best Advent Calendars 2026: 16 Picks From Real Wishlists
“When one door closes, another opens with a gift inside”
The most anticipated unboxing.
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These advent calendars just get better and better
If there’s one holiday tradition that has aged well, it’s the advent calendar. The chocolates eaten during the countdown to Christmas have turned into skincare minis and collectibles hidden behind the cardboard doors. We rounded up the 16 best advent calendars Listful users are saving to their wishlists, from beauty advent calendars to advent calendars for kids and adults. The countdown begins soon, so order before they sell out.
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Toy Advent Calendars for Kids
Entertaining toys that will keep them busy, so they can stop asking, “How many days?”
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KiwiCo
Winter Wonderland Advent Calendar
Build a snowy village one day at a time. Each box contains a crafty activity that builds a holiday scene that can be used year after year. It’s like a gingerbread house without the sugar or the mess.
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Squishmallows
24-Day Micromallows Holiday Plush Advent Calendar
Twenty-four of these plush favorites shrunk to the size of marshmallows and were given a holiday twist. By Christmas morning, the Micromallows will probably take over the bed.
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LEGO
LEGO Marvel Advent Calendar 2026
The Marvel Universe gets its own Christmas special once every door and toy is opened. Marvel Avengers minifigures wear Christmas sweaters and use wintery mini-builds, like a snow cannon and X-Jet-themed sleigh.
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Littlest Pet Shop
World of LPS Deluxe Holiday Advent Calendar
Millennial parents and their kids will both enjoy opening this Littlest Pet Shop advent calendar. Each door hides a new bobble-head pet, holiday accessory, or decoration. It’s full of nostalgia and wobbly cuteness.
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Beauty Advent Calendars
Whoever receives these will feel like an influencer unboxing a PR package.
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ULTA
25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
Ulta boxed up twenty-five of its go-to products across makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance, and wellness. With a $440 value, it’s a low-risk way to find out which serum deserves a full-size spot on your shelf next year.
2.2
Anthropologie
The 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
Anthropologie’s beauty selection is slept on, and this advent calendar lets you browse and sample their products each day. It wouldn’t be fair to spoil the surprises, but just know it’s full of indie and premium picks across skincare, fragrance, makeup, and haircare.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics
Express Your e.l.f. 24-Day Advent Calendar
e.l.f. packed its cult-favorite products, plus some exclusive new drops, into one box. It’s beauty and creativity rolled into one: you can color in the calendar as you decorate your eyes, lips, and face.
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TONYMOLY
Squishmallows 10 Days of Skincare Advent Calendar
The beloved plush makes another appearance, this time in collaboration with a K-beauty brand. TONYMOLY’s skincare products get the cutesy Squishmallows look, and each day reveals a squishy and glowy surprise. It may be the shortest countdown, but these products will go a long way.
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Collectible & Mystery Advent Calendars
Gotta collect them all: charms, Pops, and minis from collectors’ top franchises.
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Uncommon Goods
Holiday Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar
Charm bracelets are so back. The chunkier and the more personalized, the better, and this advent calendar includes festive charms and stickers to decorate two provided bracelets. Add the charms to existing jewelry, or wear your new creation into the new year.
3.2
Jazwares
Pokémon Holiday Calendar 2026
Our users are obsessed with Pokémon, and they’re already eyeing this collectible advent calendar. Each door hides a 2-inch battle figure with a special holiday finish or themed accessory. These will likely stay on display year-round for the avid Pokémon collector.
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Funko
Funko Pocket POP! Countdown Calendar: Mickey & Stitch
Disney fans will need serious discipline not to open every door at once. From Mickey to Stitch, these pocket-sized Pops are small enough to line the edge of a monitor or the Christmas mantel.
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Funko
Funko Bitty POP! Countdown Calendar: Hello Kitty & Friends
Hello Kitty turned 50 in 2024, and she’s still the most popular cat in collectors’ hearts. She and her Sanrio squad are miniaturized with holiday apparel, Bitty Pop style.
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Food & Treat Advent Calendars
Nearly a month’s supply of little treats.
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Godiva
2026 Holiday Chocolate Advent Calendar, 24pc
If life is like a box of chocolates, it should be decadent and savored like Godiva’s. It’s a much classier alternative to the chocolate coins of the past, with dark chocolate ganache and strawberry cheesecake-filled creations.
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Universal Yums
Around The World Advent Calendar
No passport required, just worldly taste. Each door reveals a sweet treat from a different country, so you can discover new flavors without leaving your home.
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Uncommon Goods
24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar (2026)
We won’t spill the tea on which blends are featured, just know recipients love to gab about the flavor of the day. Those who treat tea time as a daily ritual will appreciate the refined classics and intricate herbal combinations.
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Red Bull
Red Bull Energy Drink Variety Advent Calendar Pack
Whoever is playing Santa this year can make their rounds in half the time. There are 11 different flavors, so Red Bull fans can upgrade their daily energy drink.
It's the final countdown.
The holiday season is approaching and these will be gone before you know it. Save the ones you’re tempted to open all at once, or send this to whoever is in charge of your family’s stockings.