2026 season · updated 12 October 2026
Advent Calendars 2026: 150+ new releases compared for you
What's inside, the actual price, the release date and availability: everything you need to know before buying one as a gift or a treat for yourself.
500+ advent calendars opened and tested by Mickael Boulley since 2018
Find my calendar
Which calendar is right for you? Answer a few quick questions and we'll do the rest.Trending right now
Most viewed last week
The most-viewed 2026 advent calendars on our site from 5 to 11 October 2026.
Ranked by page views on adventcalendar.co.uk, from 5 to 11 October 2026 (2026 editions only). Not a quality ranking.
Best value for money right now
2026 advent calendars where the value of the contents, estimated by us or stated by the brand, beats the price by the widest margin.
Estimated value: worked out by us from the individual prices of the products inside. Stated value: the brand's own figure, which we haven't checked yet. Values from our product pages as of 12 October 2026. A high value alone doesn't make a good calendar: check the product sizes too, and whether it's something they'd actually enjoy.
Since 2018, I've opened more than 500 advent calendars for my sites in the UK, France and Germany. I compare what's inside with the price, check the retailers, keep track of release dates and look out for discount codes. I want to help you find the one that suits you and your budget.
Mickael Boulleyfounder of adventcalendar.co.uk
Who chooses the calendars? Your questions about 2026 advent calendars
When are the 2026 advent calendars released?
Of the 85 advent calendars for 2026 in our catalogue with a confirmed release date (as of 12 October 2026), 3 launch in July, 15 in August, 49 in September, 15 in October and 3 in November.
How much does an advent calendar cost in 2026?
The median price of the 158 advent calendars for 2026 in our catalogue is £139 (as of 12 October 2026). The range is huge: from £22.99 to £6,500.
Who's behind adventcalendar.co.uk?
Mickael Boulley. Since 2018, he has opened and tested more than 500 advent calendars across his advent calendar sites. Every calendar we list comes with its price, contents, release date and availability, and is updated for each new edition.
How do I find the right advent calendar?
Our ‘Find my calendar’ assistant asks you a few quick questions: who it's for, your budget and what should be inside (beauty, chocolate, toys, tea, Harry Potter…). It searches the 805 calendars in our catalogue and suggests three top picks, an option for a few pounds more and an idea from a different theme. You'll find it on this page and in the menu.
2026 advent calendars: which one for her, for him or for kids?
Our catalogue has 489 calendars for women, 223 for men and 298 for kids, with prices from £22.99. Start with the person, then with what they're into: beauty, fragrance, men's grooming or chocolate.
Are there vegan and eco-friendly advent calendars?
Yes. We list 47 vegan advent calendars and 21 eco-friendly ones.
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