25+ Unique Advent Calendars for 2026

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We absolutely love an Advent calendar in our household.  I grew up getting a traditional chocolate one every single year, and my Momma has continued the tradition with our kids… she gets them one from our church’s shop every year.  Brian and I also like to get a unique Advent calendar for the kids as well… we’ve typically done the Lego or Pokemon sets in the past, and most recently Sephora for Olivia now that she’s older.  They still get SO excited about them, and I’m sure we’ll continue the tradition for a long time to come. 

Today I’m sharing 30+ unique Advent calendars and there is literally something for everyone in the house!  These are all brand name calendars rather than generic ones that could turn out to be junk (except for a couple non-brand name calendars that I just couldn’t resist) so the list I’ve compiled is the best of the best! 

Keep in mind that Advent calendars sell out very early (some are already out of stock but this one actually isn't which is shocking!), so if you have your eye on one, you better grab it now!  Hence the reason for the holiday post in October.  ;o)  Let’s get started!

Kitsch – If you love Kitsch products, they are offering an Advent Calendar again this year.  It contains 12 days of beauty and self-care items, and it comes in the prettiest box.  It also has a coupon that you can clip for $17 off.

 

Burt’s Bees – I LOVE Burt’s Bees products, and I had no idea they had an Advent calendar until this year!  This one contains 12 days of lip balms, and they come in all kinds of fun flavors like sugar cookie and peppermint bark.  This one is more affordable than most of the beauty calendars, so it’s a great option if you’re not wanting to spend an arm and a leg.

 

Keurig – Perfect for the coffee lover, this Advent calendar comes with 24 different k-cups, one for each day leading up to Christmas.  Brands include Donut Shop, Peet’s, Cinnabon, and many more.  This is a GREAT way to explore new flavors without having to buy an entire pack.

 

Loreal Paris – I had no idea that Loreal did Advent calendars either, but for a pretty penny, you can open 12 days of beauty products, and the great part about this one is that the products are FULL-SIZED. 

 

Mini Desk Goose – Y’all I could not resist this one because it is so dang cute.  Porch geese and desk geese are all the rage right now, and this set comes with a 7-inch goose figurine + 24 days of accessories to dress it up.  Olivia’s teacher has a classroom goose, and I just know she’d love this!

Sephora – This calendar comes with 24 beauty, makeup, skincare, and bath products.  It’s a $190 value for $60.

Star Wars – This calendar contains 24 pairs of crew and ankle socks that are Star Wars themed. 

 

Slime – This is one of the generic calendars that I chose to include on the list because slime is so popular among kids, tweens, and teens, and this cloud slime calendar would be a hit for sure.

 

Lip Smacker – I have always loved this brand and our kids do, too!  This calendar contains 12 beauty items and it’s one of the most affordable calendars on this entire list.

 

Squishies – This calendar also had to be included because squishies are literally everywhere right now if you have a kid, tween, or teen.  There are numerous squishy calendars out there, but I chose this one because it has the coveted butter squishy as well as a good variety of other stuff.

Harry Potter – This calendar contains 24 days of toy surprises including figurines, stickers, and accessories… perfect for the Harry Potter fans.

 

Lego Disney Princess – Lego offers a wide variety of Advent calendars that are all 24 days of building fun!  The quality is excellent as with any Lego product, and we’ve bought more of these through the years than any other brand. 

 

e.l.f. – This calendar has 24 days of beauty products, including 18 days of full-sized products and several minis.  This one, like all beauty calendars, is pretty pricey, but it is a good value for all that you get.

Barbie – This calendar includes a Barbie and 24 accessories for her to wear.  Such a classic toy and one that kids still love today!

 

Squishmallows – This one will likely sell out quickly since kids are still going crazy for Squishmallows.  This one comes with 24 days of mini plush Squishmallows and it is absolutely darling.  We’d be snatching this one up for Olivia if she didn’t want the Sephora calendar so bad.

 

Kinder Joy – This is a great option if you want to stick to the tradition of a candy Advent calendar.  It contains 24 treats, and if you’ve ever had Kinder chocolate, you know it’s the best!

Mini Books – I thought this was just the cutest, most unique calendar I’ve seen so far and it would be so great for anyone who loves books!  It comes with 24 mini hard cover classics that you can actually read.  After reading, each book can be hung on the Christmas tree.  It also comes with a mini bookcase with magnetic closure that you can keep forever.  Right now there’s a coupon for $10 off!

 

Godiva – If you’re looking for a fancy chocolate calendar, this one is for you!  It contains 24 pieces of luxury chocolate, and it would be the perfect little treat each day.

 

Hot Wheels – This calendar comes with 24 days of fun, including 10 Hot Wheels cars, making this an excellent value!  Our kids would have loved this one when they were little!

 

Sour Patch Kids – I love this twist on the traditional chocolate Advent calendar!  This one contains 24 day of Sour Patch treats, and each day includes TWO pieces of candy!

 

Chap Stick – This is another great idea for someone who has everything… it contains 12 days of ChapStick lip balms, each in different, unique flavors like spiced apple crumble, warm cinnamon roll, and candy cane.  And that candy cane ChapStick is, by far, my favorite flavor!  I buy them every year!

Pokemon Funko Pops – This 24 day calendar contains collectible mini figures perfect for any Pokemon fan.

 

Bluey – The Bluey calendar also contains 24 days of surprises including mini figures, accessories, stickers, and much more.

 

Magna Tiles – Y’all!!!!  Magna Tiles put out their first ever Advent calendar this year and it would be SUCH a great gift for any kid.  Our kids are 15 and 12, and they still pull out our Magna Tiles from time to time.  This one includes 34 holiday themed tiles, and they all come together to form a holiday train.  It is absolutely darling.

American Girl Advent Calendar – This calendar comes with 24 days of snowy accessories for your little one’s American Girl Doll.  How fun is this?!

Victoria’ Secret – This is another verrrry pricey one (the most expensive one on this list!), but it comes with 12 days of gorgeous beauty items. 

Nativity Scene – And, of course, the reason for the season, this Nativity Advent calendar is absolutely precious.  It comes with 24 days of soft plush characters that form a Nativity scene at the end.  Perfect for toddlers and everyone else, this would be the ultimate calendar that you could use year after year!  It also has a coupon for $10 off right now!

It never ceases to amaze me just how many Advent calendars are on the market these days.  You can find one for pretty much anything!