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Best Advent Calendars of 2026: Fun, Useful and Unusual Picks
The best advent calendars for 2026 by type: LEGO, toys, beauty, treats and puzzles, plus what is new this year and how to buy a sold-out one safely.
Advent calendars, sorted by what is behind the doors
Beauty, LEGO, tea, pet and reusable calendars, explained by what is inside and who each one suits. Most calendars run from December 1 to 24; in 2026 the first Sunday of Advent falls on November 29.
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Guide index →- Gift guidesAdvent calendars picked by who they are for, from adults and kids to pets, plus the main roundup.04 guides
- Beauty and self-careSkincare, makeup, fragrance, bath and candle calendars, and how to judge what is inside.01 guide
- Toys, LEGO and gamesBuilding sets, collectible figures, puzzles and game calendars, current and past years.03 guides
- Food and teaTea, coffee, chocolate and snack calendars. No alcohol.01 guide
- Reusable and DIYWooden, fabric and drawer calendars you fill yourself, and ideas for what to put inside.02 guides
- Advent guidesHistory, timing and how to choose: the reference pages.03 guides
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No. 14: When to Start an Advent Calendar: December 1 or Advent Sunday?
Start most advent calendars on December 1. Advent itself begins November 29, 2026. Here is how 24, 25 and 12-day calendars fit the dates.
QuestionAdvent guides
No. 13: Tea, Coffee and Chocolate Advent Calendars (No Alcohol)
Tea, coffee and chocolate advent calendars compared: DAVIDsTEA, Fortnum & Mason, Keurig, Door County Coffee, Compartes and more, plus allergen checks.
Buying guideFood and tea
No. 12: Reusable Advent Calendars: Wooden, Fabric and Drawer Styles
How to choose a reusable Advent calendar: wooden drawers or fabric pockets, real drawer sizes, wall or tabletop, and how to make it last for years.
Buying guideReusable and DIY
No. 11: Puzzle and Game Advent Calendars: Jigsaws, Mysteries and Dice
Puzzle Advent calendars compared: 12-day jigsaws, wooden puzzles with no box image, 24-day escape room mysteries and dice calendars for tabletop gamers.
Buying guideToys, LEGO and games
No. 10: Dog and Cat Advent Calendars: Treats, Toys and What to Check
How to pick a dog or cat advent calendar: treat ingredients to avoid, chew size and choking risks, toy calendars, and safe ways to open 24 doors with a pet.
Buying guideGift guides
No. 09: NeeDoh Advent Calendar 2026: Squishmas, Halloween and More Squishies
What is inside the 2026 NeeDoh Squishmas and Halloween advent calendars, other squishy calendars to compare, age labels, safety and buying genuine ones.
Buying guideToys, LEGO and games
No. 08: LEGO Advent Calendars 2026: Every Set, Plus Past Years Still Sealed
All five 2026 LEGO advent calendars with set numbers, piece counts and ages, which one suits which child, and how to buy an older calendar sealed.
How toToys, LEGO and games
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