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Bring back the magic of the holidays with these fun Advent calendars for your teen or college student. They’re exciting because your teen will get a little surprise each day leading up to Christmas. Based on previous years, many of these sell out so don’t wait if you see something you think they would LOVE.
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Popular Advent calendars
Skin care and beauty calendars
Anthropologie The 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar (2026) Anthropologie
Anthropologie’s limited-edition 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar includes 24 premium beauty samples spanning skincare, haircare, fragrance, makeup, and more, with a stated value of over $300. Featuring whimsical artwork by Nephthys Foster, it offers a mix of luxury and everyday favorites for a festive daily unboxing experience.
Premium Advent Calendar 24 Days of Beauty Surprises (Sephora)
Make the countdown to Christmas sparkle with the premium SEPHORA COLLECTION Advent Calendar, featuring 24 beauty surprises tucked inside a glamorous sequined vanity case. Eighteen full-size products, two travel-size treats, and four beauty accessories, including holiday exclusives. Once the countdown is over, reuse the keepsake case as a stylish beauty organizer or travel vanity. $277 Value
e.l.f. Express Your e.l.f. Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Makeup & Skincare (2026) (NEW) Amazon
Count down to the holidays with e.l.f.’s limited-edition 24-day beauty Advent calendar, featuring 24 makeup and skincare surprises, including 18 full-size products and two exclusive shades. Discover makeup favorites, lip and eye essentials, blushes, primers, brushes, a sponge, an eyelash curler, skincare minis and more. A budget-friendly gift for beauty lovers, the calendar is proudly vegan and cruelty-free.
W7 Beauty Blast Makeup Advent Calendar 24 Cosmetic Treats (2026) Amazon
A 24-day W7 Beauty Blast Makeup Advent Calendar featuring a mix of mini and full-size cosmetics for the face, eyes, and lips. Each numbered door reveals a cruelty-free beauty treat, making it a fun and gift-ready way to count down to Christmas.
The Body Shop Classic Beauty Advent Calendar (2026) Amazon
This 25-piece gift set includes shower gels, shampoos, sheet masks, balms, butters, and body scrubs and celebrates 50 years of The Body Shop.
Revolution Beauty Advent Calendar (2026) Amazon
Revolution Beauty London is a popular UK-based skin-care and cosmetics company and it’s Advent Calendar was THE most popular Advent Calendar that Grown and Flown parents bought for their teens and college students last holiday. This year the 2026 calendar includes 10 full-sizes, 8 minis and 6 beauty accessories.
Rinse & Robust Men’s Beard and Body Care (2026) Amazon
For the man in your life, especially one who has a beard, this calendar of 24 grooming and body products would be a very fun gift. Save 5%
BODY & EARTH Holiday Gifts for Women Christmas 24 Days of Beauty Countdown Calendar (2026) Amazon
This 24-day Christmas beauty advent calendar includes festive-scented body lotions and hand creams in a cute illustrated gift box. Made with natural, cruelty-free ingredients, it’s designed to moisturize and soften skin and makes a great gift for women, family, friends, or yourself.
LANEIGE 12 Days of Wonder Korean Skincare & Lip Favorites (NEW) (2026) Sephora
A limited-edition, 12-day advent calendar curated with Korean skin and lip bestsellers in full and mini sizes. For all skin types.
TONYMOLY x Squishmallows 10-Day Skincare Advent Calendar, K-Beauty Gift Set (NEW) (2026) Amazon
Count down with 10 days of K-beauty surprises from TONYMOLY x Squishmallows, featuring skincare treats like hand creams, sheet masks, eye patches, lip gloss, blemish patches, and a plush headband. With adorable officially licensed Squishmallows artwork and gift-ready packaging, it’s a fun pick for skincare lovers, collectors, and fans of all ages.
L’Occitane Classic Advent Calendar (24 Piece) Amazon
Count down to Christmas with six deluxe-size and travel-mini beauty treats, including shea hand cream, almond shower oil, shampoo, and perfume. Housed in a beautiful keepsake box, this vegan collection makes a luxurious holiday gift or festive self-care treat. 90% 4 and 5 star reviews.
Kitsch Holiday Advent Calendar 12-Day Self Care Gifts for Women (2026) Amazon
Count down to Christmas with 12 beauty and self-care surprises, including hair accessories, hair care, skincare essentials, and pampering favorites. With practical treats like a satin pillowcase and bonnet, dermaplaners, hair perfume, shampoo and conditioner bars, and claw clips, it makes a thoughtful gift for beauty lovers, moms, or anyone who enjoys a little everyday self-care.
Shower Steamers Advent Calendar for Relaxation ESPRAY Store(2026) Amazon
Count down to Christmas with 24 fragrant shower steamers in scents ranging from lavender and eucalyptus to peppermint, rose, citrus, and sandalwood. In a festive wreath-shaped box, this gift-ready calendar turns everyday showers into spa-inspired self-care. One hundred 4 and 5 star reviews.
25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar By Ulta (NEW) (2026) ULta
Ulta Beauty’s advent calendar has 25 days of beauty surprises. It’s a mix of makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance and wellness favorites, perfect for trying something new, treating yourself or delighting someone special all holiday long. Lots of full sizes.
OPI x M&M Nail Lacquer Nail Polish (NEW) (2026) Amazon
Twelve mini nail lacquers. Great colors.
Drybar House of Blowouts Starter Kit for Your Best Blowout (10 Items)
Refresh your hair routine with this limited-edition Blowout Starter Kit packed with essentials for a smooth, shiny, salon-worthy style. The set includes Liquid Glass Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner, a scalp massager, Prep Rally heat protectant, a wide-tooth comb, finishing sprays for hold and texture, Tiny Tamers for styling, Detox Dry Shampoo, and a headband to protect your look while getting ready.
Yummy calendars
VAHDAM Advent Calendar Tea Bags (2026) Amazon
Count down to Christmas with the VAHDAM India 2026 Advent Calendar, featuring 24 days of flavorful teas, with a different tea bag behind each door. Beautifully packaged and made with VAHDAM’s direct, fair-trade approach, it’s a thoughtful gift for any tea lover who enjoys discovering new flavors throughout the holiday season.
Sugarfina Santa’s Parisian Christmas Candy (2026) Amazon
A 24-day Sugarfina advent calendar featuring 24 gourmet candies from artisanal makers around the world. Each day reveals a new sweet treat, making it a festive gift for the holidays, stocking stuffers, or hostess gifts.
Peanuts Sugarfina Snoopy’s House Candy Advent Calendar (24-Day Advent) (2026) Amazon
Twenty-four candies like the one above but a Peanuts strip every day as well.
Walker’s Shortbread Advent Calendar (2026) Amazon
Each calendar includes an assortment of 6 shortbread cookies including plain, chocolate and caramel. Delicious.
Bonne Maman Fruit Spread Advent Calendar (2026) Amazon
Find a new flavor of jam or honey each day with this delicious advent calendar! 24 EXCLUSIVE FLAVORS, ONLY AVAILABLE THIS SEASON. Special flavors crafted just for 2026 like Mango with Ylang-Ylang; Lemon with Lavender; Strawberry with Madagascar Vanilla; Pineapple with Lemon Verbena; White Fig; Milk Caramel with Dark Chocolate; Grapefruit and Dragonfruit; and Sweet Orange and Mandarin with Passion Fruit and more…
#1 Top Rated and #1 Bestseller
Twinings Tea 24 Day Advent Calendar 48 Pack (2026) Amazon
If you have a tea-lover at home, this Advent calendar of 24 different Twining teas would be a thoughtful gift.
Williams Sonoma Holiday Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Baking Cookies (2026) Williams Sonoma
This festive baking advent calendar features 24 numbered boxes filled with tools and supplies to inspire holiday baking creativity. It includes cookie cutters, spatulas, decorating tools, piping bags and tips, stencils, gift bags, ribbon, and more—making it a fun gift for any baking enthusiast. Lots of other calendars on WS here-they have a wide selection sure to please any taste.
Classic Candy Advent Calendar (2026) Williams Sonoma
Count down to Christmas with 24 indulgent See’s Candies favorites, including Peanut Butter Cups, Peppermint Truffles, Sticky Paws, and sea salt-topped milk and dark chocolate caramels. A Williams Sonoma exclusive, it’s made with Fair Trade USA-certified chocolate and crafted in the USA for a delicious holiday tradition or gift.
Lindt Holiday Teddy Bear Chocolate Candy Advent Calendar (2026) Amazon
The Lindt TEDDY Bear Assorted Chocolate Advent Calendar features a 24 assorted Lindt milk chocolates, LINDOR balls, hazelnut chocolates, and festive mini treats. Individually wrapped in holiday foil, it’s a fun Christmas countdown and a sweet gift for both kids and adults.
SOUR PATCH KIDS Soft & Chewy Candy Holiday Advent Calendar Amazon
Twenty-four days of sour patch kids. And who wouldn’t love a sour patch kid a day?
Kinder Chocolate Countdown Advent Calendar (2026) Amazon
Share the magic of the holidays with two 24-piece Kinder Advent Calendars featuring 24 delicious treats.
Venchi Chocolates Advent Calendar (Williams Sonoma) (2026)
Enjoy 24 days of delicious Italian chocolates in this Advent calendar from Venchi Chocolates. Note: preorder now.
GODIVA Limited Edition Luxury Belgian Chocolate Advent Calendar 2026 (24 pieces) Amazon
Make the countdown to Christmas deliciously and indulgent with 24 GODIVA chocolates waiting behind numbered doors. From silky ganache and caramel to praline, fruit, and dessert-inspired fillings in milk, dark, and white chocolate, this festive calendar makes every day sweet.
Elf™ Advent Calendar (2026) Williams Sonoma
Count down to Christmas with this Elf-inspired 12-day advent calendar, a Williams Sonoma exclusive filled with festive treats including milk chocolates, caramels, peppermint taffy, maple syrup, marshmallows, candy canes, gumdrops and an adorable Mr. Narwhal sugar cookie. A fun, nostalgic holiday gift for Elf fans and sweet-tooth enthusiasts alike.
Fun and unique count-down calendars
Espray Store Golf Advent Calendar (2026) Amazon
This was a wildly popular Advent Calendar last year and it is no wonder, as many useful golf tools come in diminutive sizes including tees, ball markers, divot tool, towel, brush, score counter, golf spikes and more.
Yankee Candle Signature Votive Mini Candle Jars (12 Days of Christmas Candles) (2026) Amazon
Open a new door each day to discover one of 12 Yankee Candle mini fragrances, from Christmas Cookie and Spiced Pumpkin to Balsam & Cedar and Pink Sands. Each mini candle features a soy wax blend and natural fiber wick, making this beautifully packaged advent calendar a wonderful gift for anyone who loves cozy, festive home fragrance. Perfect for moms, friends, teachers, coworkers, Secret Santa, or a special holiday treat!
Muxiziu 24 Days of Christmas Countdown Calendar Squishies, Sensory Fidget Toys, Christmas Party Favors Squeeze Gift (2026) Amazon
This 24-day Christmas advent calendar features a different cute squishy or fidget toy behind each door, including cats, strawberries, bunnies, chicks, bears, and more. Made from durable, non-toxic, washable TPR material, the toys encourage sensory play, motor skills, and family interaction, making them a fun gift for kids, teens, or adults.
Harry Potter Women’s Cube Countdown Calendar (2026) Amazon
Gift your Harry Potter fan 24 different surprises from this official Harry Potter cube-shaped countdown calendar. Withe socks, toys, hair accessories, jewelry, stationery, and more.
National Geographic Magic Advent Calendar with 24 Days of Tricks (2026) Amazon
Turn the countdown to Christmas into 24 days of discovery with exciting science experiments and real gemstone specimens to collect. Kids can conduct 13 hands-on experiments, collect 11 beautiful stones, and even dig for a pyrite “fool’s gold” specimen on the final day. A fun, educational STEM gift they’ll look forward to every day. Always a big seller-there are also several other science themed calendars from Nat Geo. Save 25%
Another great option is the National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar with 24 Gems (2026)
ESPRAY Golf Advent Calendar for Adult Men Teen Boy (2026)
Count down to Christmas with this 24-day golf advent calendar packed with fun, practical surprises for golf lovers. Each compartment reveals a golf accessory, including tees, ball markers, a divot tool, towel, brush, score counter, golf spikes, and more. For golfers of all skill levels. Save 10%
Advent Calendar Fishing Christmas Countdown VTYEPOU Store (2026) Amazon
Discover the ultimate fishing advent calendar, packed with 24 compartments featuring a thoughtfully curated mix of a variety of lures including 4 topwater lures, 2 submerged lures, 8 soft lures, 8 spoons and 2 lure tackle boxes.
Schylling NeeDoh Squishmas Advent Calendar (2026)
Make the holiday countdown extra fun with 24 days of squishy NeeDoh surprises! Behind every door is a colorful mini NeeDoh toy ready to squeeze and stretch. Twenty-four tactile toys to discover, this playful advent calendar keeps hands happily busy. Perfect for stocking stuffers, classroom rewards, or a festive daily treat! We know it’s pricey, but it is sure to be well-loved and sell out quickly.
Note-low stock/high demand-so Amazon is using a lottery-style waiting list. Order early or you’ll miss it.
Boenim Christmas Squishies Advent Calendar 24 Day Countdown Gifts for Adults (NEW) (2026)
Who would have seen this comeing? The Dumpling Advent calendar is now the #1 Best Seller in Advent Calendars on Amazon.
Toys and game calendars
EXIT: The Game – The Magic of Christmas Advent Calendar Thames & Kosmos Store (Amazon)
This advent calendar includes 24 days of unique puzzles that will lead you through a Christmas mystery.
Hasbro Store Clue Advent Calendar Secrets Under Snowfall Amazon
Play 24 days of puzzle solving in this version of the classic Clue board game. For ages 10+
Funko Pocket POP! Countdown Calendar: Harry Potter (2026) Amazon
Funko Pop has dozens of countdown boxes with 24 or 13 figurines for fans of a wide range of genres including movies and TV shows Star Wars, Harry Potter, Stranger Things, Pixar, Disney and more. Save 5%
Also new for 2026:
Funko Pocket POP! Countdown Calendar: Marvel ($46.53)
Funko Pop! Bitty Countdown Calendar: Hello Kitty ($34.99)
LEGO Marvel Advent Calendar (2026)
Twenty-four days of Super Hero surprises to the Christmas countdown. This 317-piece set includes six festive Marvel minifigures, including Spider-Man on skis, Doctor Doom with a giant candy cane, and Wolverine in an X-Men Christmas sweater. Daily surprises feature buildable vehicles, a robot, snowball cannon, holiday-themed mini builds, and more. The LEGO Builder app adds interactive 3D building instructions for even more creative fun. A perfect holiday gift for young Super Heroes and Marvel fans.
More LEGO choices
LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (2026) ($30) #1 Bestseller in Building Toys
LEGO Marvel Advent Calendar (2026) ($35.99)
LEGO Disney Princess Advent Calendar (2026) ($30)
LEGO City Advent Calendar (2026) Amazon Bestseller
Exit the Game: The Intergalactic Race Thames & Kosmos Store Amazon
Solve a riddle every day leading up to Christmas! Each day will take around 20 minutes to complete and involve ripping, folding, and searching through new materials to decode which door to open the next day!
Brain Teasers (24 Days of Brain Teasers and Puzzles) Thigreact Store (2026) Amazon
This 2026 advent calendar features 24 brain-teasing puzzles—17 wooden and 7 metal—ranging from easy to challenging. Made from safe, durable materials, it offers a fun daily puzzle experience leading up to Christmas and comes in a festive gift-ready box. An Amazon Choice.
Ravensburger Puzzle Mystery Advent Calendar (2026) Amazon
For the puzzle lover in the family. A Christmas countdown Advent calendar featuring. This German-language Advent escape-room puzzle features 24 days of challenges across 24 illustrated rooms in a tea shop, with 54 puzzle cards designed for children ages 10+, teens, and families. Each puzzle reveals the symbol for the next room, with hints and solutions included to keep the adventure fun and accessible throughout the Christmas countdown.
Hot Wheels Toy Cars & Playset (2026) Amazon
The Hot Wheels 2026 Advent Calendar includes 24 daily surprises for the holiday season: In short: 24 doors 10 cars + 14 accessories, with clips to turn the cars into Christmas-tree ornaments
Galison Home for the Holidays – 12 Days of Puzzles (2026) Amazon
TWELVE 42-PIECE PUZZLES – The advent calendar features 12 windows, each containing a mini puzzle. After the 12 days are completed, the 12 mini puzzles come together to create a single fully interlocking 500 piece puzzle image.
Winter Advent Calendar Jigsaw Puzzle (Anthropologie)
This 1,000-piece Winter Advent Calendar Jigsaw Puzzle, featuring a nostalgic winter scene of either a charming town or a magical train. The giftable advent-style box contains 24 compartments, each with a daily set of puzzle pieces to reveal the picture little by little. Perfect for families and puzzle lovers, it’s a cozy holiday tradition that can be displayed and enjoyed over and over.
ZURU Mini Brands Mini Book Advent Calendar (2026)
Count down to Christmas with 24 literary surprises, including 18 detailed miniature books featuring classics and modern favorites, plus six bookish accessories. A charming collectible for book lovers and mini enthusiasts, each calendar contains the same complete set of treasures. This has been a popular calendar.
Mini Book Advent Calendar for Book Lovers, 24 Christmas Ornaments RONSTONE Store (2026)
24 readable, collectable mini books.
For your lips only calendars
Chapstick Cozy 12 Day Advent Calendar (2026) Amazon NEW
Chapstick has this 12 day calendar with twelve treats of lip-soothing chapsticks.
Burt’s Bees Holiday Lip Balm Gift Set, 12 Hydrating Lip Balms (2026) Amazon
Responsibly sourced beeswax and vitamin E, these moisturizing lip balms soften, and hydrate for up to 24 hours. FLAVORS: Cranberry Spritz, Sugar Cookie, Lavender Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Coconut & Pear, Cookies & Cream, Peppermint Bark, Vanilla Bean, Cinnamon.
Don’t forget Fido
DreamBone Holiday Advent Calendar with Dog Treats (24 Treats)(2026) Amazon
Assortment of daily chews, made with real chicken and veggies. For adult dogs.
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