<p>The countdown to Christmas wouldn’t be complete without an Advent calendar, and this year’s offerings are more exciting than ever. There are plenty of options available to suit any taste, whether it’s a classic chocolate indulgence or something a little more unexpected. While traditional chocolate calendars never go out of style, Advent calendars have evolved into a playground of innovation, offering a wealth of alternatives that are as delicious as they are surprising.</p><p>We tested over 70 Advent calendars last year, with categories ranging from rich truffles and luxury chocolate to more unusual options like matcha tea, jams or chutneys and even hot sauces. We’re kicking things off with the calendars from last year’s testing that are still available now. We know more calendars will be launching over the coming months and we’ll be adding them to this guide, so keep checking back for new additions.</p><p>Our selection is based on taste, creativity, presentation, practicality and value, ensuring there’s something for every kind of festive celebration. Whether you’re in search of budget-friendly delights or high-end treats, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we’ll be continually adding to the round-up all month as new calendars launch.</p><p>Our picks are divided into easy to navigate sections, so you can browse everything from tea and coffee calendars to savoury bites, vegan options and splurge-worthy luxury calendars worth over £300.</p><p>And, with prices starting under £10, there’s no need to break the bank for a daily treat. Advent calendars are available from now and can sell out fast – with sales events and Black Friday on the horizon, don’t miss your chance to snap up the perfect countdown to Christmas.</p><p>For more than 400 buyers’ guides, visit our <a href="/review">reviews section</a> to find the <a href="/review/gifts-foodies">ultimate foodie gift guide</a> and our <a href="/review/best-budget-christmas-gifts-secret-santa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">40 budget Christmas gifts</a>. Discover more Christmas gifting inspiration with our <a href="/review/best-hampers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best hampers</a>, <a href="/review/best-gins-for-gifts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">gin gifts</a> or <a href="/review/best-baking-gifts">best baking gifts</a>. We’ve also been taste testing the <a href="/news-trends/best-christmas-sandwiches-taste-tested">best Christmas sandwiches</a> and the <a href="/reviews/best-christmas-panettone-to-buy">best panettone to buy</a>.</p><h2 id="best-advent-calendars-2026-3b4aba35">Best Advent calendars 2026</h2><p><strong>Jump to:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="#CALENDARSUNDER10">Best Advent calendars under £10</a></li><li><a href="#Luxury-advent-calendars">Best luxury Advent calendars</a></li><li><a href="#Tea-coffee-and-hot-chocolate-advent-calendars">Best tea, hot chocolate and coffee Advent calendars</a></li><li><a href="#Sweet-alternative-advent-calendars">Best sweet alternative Advent calendars</a></li><li><a href="#Savoury-alternative-advent-calendars">Best savoury alternative Advent calendars</a></li><li><a href="#Chocolate-advent-calendars">Best chocolate Advent calendars</a></li><li><a href="#VEGAN">Best vegan Advent calendars</a></li><li><a href="#Alcohol-advent-calendars">Best alcohol Advent calendars</a></li></ul><h2 id="best-advent-calendars-under-10-6d55ed76"><a id="CALENDARSUNDER10"></a>Best Advent calendars under £10</h2><h3 id="cadbury-dairy-milk-biscoff-advent-calendar-bf3aa1d8">Cadbury Dairy Milk Biscoff Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-654137&awinmid=736&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk%2Fcadbury-dairy-milk-lotus-biscoff-chocolate-chunk-advent-calendar-236g.html" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Cadbury Gifts (£7.79)</a>, <a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fcadbury-dairy-milk-biscoff-advent-calander%2F668632011" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ocado (£7.50)</a></p>
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<p>Who can resist a Cadbury Advent calendar? It’s a Christmas classic for a reason, but this year, a new option joins the line-up: Cadbury launched its Biscoff bar earlier this year and has transformed it into an Advent edition.</p><p>Biscoff is a permanently trending flavour, so this will likely be a popular launch. The 24 doors alternate between classic Dairy Milk squares and squares studded with crunchy Biscoff pieces and spread. If you buy one now, it might be a struggle to resist opening it until December – but priced at under £8, you could always buy a second one as a back-up.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-654137&awinmid=736&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk%2Fcadbury-dairy-milk-lotus-biscoff-chocolate-chunk-advent-calendar-236g.html" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">Cadbury Gifts (£7.79)</a></li></ul><h3 id="galaxy-advent-calendar-5eeac701">Galaxy Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fgalaxy-smooth-milk-chocolate-christmas-advent-calendar%2F423416011" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ocado (£4)</a></p>
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<p>While the Galaxy Advent calendar isn’t groundbreaking, it <em>is</em> crowd-pleasing. Included behind every door is a creamy Galaxy shape to enjoy every day up to Christmas Eve.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fgalaxy-smooth-milk-chocolate-christmas-advent-calendar%2F423416011" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ocado (£4)</a></li></ul><h3 id="maltesers-reindeer-advent-calendar-85f850b5">Maltesers reindeer Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fmaltesers-reindeer-chocolate-christmas-advent-calendar%2F58959011" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ocado (£4.20)</a></p>
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<p>It’s festive red and depicts Santa’s sleigh, but the design could be a little more fun. But, for under a fiver, you can’t go too wrong. There’s a milk chocolate shape for each day up to 24 December, then a chocolate Maltesers reindeer on Christmas Eve.</p><p><strong>Available from:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fmaltesers-reindeer-chocolate-christmas-advent-calendar%2F58959011" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ocado (£4.20)</a></li></ul><h3 id="maltesers-assorted-truffles-advent-calendar-8465d421">Maltesers assorted truffles Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fmaltesers-truffles-assorted-advent-calendar%2F670768011" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ocado (£9.50)</a></p>
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<p>Behind every door of this Advent calendar, you’ll find either a milk, dark or white chocolate Maltesers truffle. It’s a nice upgrade on a budget chocolate calendar, especially if you’re the person who always fishes the Maltesers out of a selection tub. Note that they’re individually wrapped – important if you’re trying to avoid plastic packaging.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fmaltesers-truffles-assorted-advent-calendar%2F670768011" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ocado (£9.50)</a></li></ul><h2 id="best-luxury-advent-calendars-aa3c9287"><a id="Luxury-advent-calendars"></a>Best luxury Advent calendars</h2><h3 id="wise-bartender-alcohol-free-calendar-fc15d180">Wise Bartender alcohol-free calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://wisebartender.co.uk/products/2024-alcohol-free-mixed-beer-sweet-advent-calendar-includes-free-delivery" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Wise Bartender (£70)</a></p>
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<p>This alcohol-free calendar from Wise Bartender shows just how far the alcohol-free market has come in the last few years. We tested the ‘Mixed Beer & Sweet’ calendar which is a varied mixture of alcohol-free beers, wines, cocktails and a few soft drinks such as kombucha and a prebiotic lemonade.</p><p>There are an impressive range of well-known brands such as Lucky Saint and Bero, but also lots of other finds to discover that might become new favourites. There are also versions of the calendar filled with just the alcohol-free beers, or the ‘Sweet’ calendar that replaces the beers with more mocktails and soft drinks.</p><p>It would be a great calendar to save for next year and give a boost through Dry January.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://wisebartender.co.uk/products/2024-alcohol-free-mixed-beer-sweet-advent-calendar-includes-free-delivery" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Wise Bartender (£70)</a></li></ul><h2 id="best-tea-hot-chocolate-and-coffee-advent-calendars-3e8f7be1"><a id="Tea-coffee-and-hot-chocolate-advent-calendars"></a>Best tea, hot chocolate and coffee Advent calendars</h2><h3 id="rise-friendly-coffee-countdown-advent-calendar-69d6d0be">Rise Friendly Coffee Countdown Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-654137&awinmid=23611&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.risecoffeebox.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fcoffee-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Rise (£40)</a>, <a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-654137&awinmid=18484&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Frisecoffeebox%2Fproduct%2Frise-coffee-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Not on the High Street (£44)</a></p>
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<p>This coffee lovers’ calendar sells out every year. Each door (there are 25 in total, including Christmas Day) contains a different ground coffee, with impressive variety across the month – no repeats here. Also, if you’ve had it in previous years, there are new coffees this time around, so there’s still plenty to discover.</p><p>There’s enough coffee each day for two smaller cups, so it’s great for sharing, and the ground coffee works for cafetières, Aeropress, filters and moka pots. It’s an ethical and sustainable Advent calendar, too: the packaging is plastic-free, the coffee is all ethically sourced and 1% of sales go to coffee-growing communities.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-654137&awinmid=23611&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.risecoffeebox.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fcoffee-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Rise (£40)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-654137&awinmid=18484&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Frisecoffeebox%2Fproduct%2Frise-coffee-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Not on the High Street (£44)</a></li></ul><h3 id="bird-blend-tea-advent-calendar-9cab6a0a">Bird & Blend tea Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://www.birdandblendtea.com/products/tea-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Bird & Blend (£39.50)</a></p>
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<p>Can you get more festive than red, green, gold and gingerbread men? A charming design for the Bird & Blend tea calendar this year, now in its thirteenth year. It’s always a great one for fans of flavoured teas, as there are 24 different flavours to try (no repeats), from Yule Log to Apple Strudel and much more in between. You get two tea bags per day – ideal for sharing – and there’s a caffeine-free version available, too.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.birdandblendtea.com/products/tea-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Bird & Blend (£39.50)</a></li></ul><h3 id="pukka-tea-advent-calendar-314c1c30">Pukka tea Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pukka-Herbs-Selection-Enthusiasts-Delightful/dp/B0F53TH82B/ref=asc_df_B0D63PKMNN/?th=1&tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-654137" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Amazon (£14.45)</a></p>
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<p>Presented in a cheerful envelope that you can hang up, this tea Advent calendar features 24 windows filled with Pukka’s finest tea bags. Although the contents are visible ahead of time, the festive presentation still makes it visually appealing. The variety offers a delightful selection for tea lovers.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pukka-Herbs-Selection-Enthusiasts-Delightful/dp/B0F53TH82B/ref=asc_df_B0D63PKMNN/?th=1&tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-654137" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Amazon (£14.45)</a></li></ul><h3 id="bird-blend-matcha-advent-calendar-cb58d2ac">Bird & Blend matcha Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://www.birdandblendtea.com/products/matcha-tea-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Bird & Blend (£55)</a></p>
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<p>The world of matcha is ever-expanding, and this popular Bird & Blend calendar highlights this. We love the mini tins behind each door, which make it feel extra-luxe – they contain enough for two cups a day, so it’s another one that’s great for sharing. There are 24 quirky flavours to discover all month, including limited-edition festive options, such as Spiced Pumpkin Pie and Toasted Marshmallow.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.birdandblendtea.com/products/matcha-tea-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Bird & Blend (£55)</a></li></ul><h2 id="best-sweet-alternative-advent-calendars-79c97fa1"><a id="Sweet-alternative-advent-calendars"></a>Best sweet alternative Advent calendars</h2><h3 id="joe-sephs-find-joe-seph-popcorn-advent-calendar-2010a476">Joe & Seph’s Find Joe & Seph popcorn Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://www.joeandsephs.co.uk/gifts/find-joe-and-seph-gourmet-popcorn-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Joe & Seph’s (£35)</a></p>
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<p>You could spend a long time staring at the fun design of this calendar – quite literally, thanks to the <em>Where’s Wally</em>-style challenge hidden the illustration. Design aside, a popcorn calendar is a great alternative to sweet calendars.</p><p>You’ll get one bag of popcorn each day in one of 14 different flavours – just enough variety to not feel too repetitive. Included are banoffee pie, gingerbread, toffee apple and candy cane flavours, plus more.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.joeandsephs.co.uk/gifts/find-joe-and-seph-gourmet-popcorn-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Joe & Seph’s (£35)</a></li></ul><h3 id="walkers-shortbread-advent-calendar-84c6adb3">Walker’s shortbread Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Walkers-Shortbread-Advent-Calendar-294/dp/B0BBNB5LY2?th=1&tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-654137" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Amazon (£11.32)</a></p>
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<p>The design of this simple red-and-white calendar doesn’t seem to change from year to year, so it could be more festive inside. But, it’s a winner for minimalists. However, the buttery shortbread behind each door is a great excuse for a tea break each day in December, with a variety of shapes and a couple of different flavours included.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Walkers-Shortbread-Advent-Calendar-294/dp/B0BBNB5LY2?th=1&tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-654137" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Amazon (£11.32)</a></li></ul><h3 id="the-naked-marshmallow-advent-calendar-49b3fcdc">The Naked Marshmallow Advent Calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-654137&awinmid=18484&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Fthenakedmarshmallowco%2Fproduct%2Fgourmet-marshmallow-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Not on the High Street (£23.95)</a></p>
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<p>Take a dive into the world of gourmet marshmallows with this fun, alternative sweet calendar that returns every year. I love the wintery Christmas market style design on the front and compact, chunky size, which means it’s easy to display. Inside are 12 different flavours of marshmallow: starting with familiar vanilla bean and caramel, but also including inventive creations such as rhubarb and custard, cinnamon churro, or s’mores. There’s a joke on the inside of each door, too.</p><p><strong>Available</strong> <strong>from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-654137&awinmid=18484&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Fthenakedmarshmallowco%2Fproduct%2Fgourmet-marshmallow-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Not on the High Street (£23.95)</a></li></ul><h3 id="popcorn-shed-gourmet-popcorn-advent-calendar-05729404">Popcorn Shed gourmet popcorn Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://www.popcornshed.com/products/gourmet-popcorn-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Popcorn Shed (£25)</a></p>
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<p>This is one of our favourite Advent calendar designs this year, and it’s large without feeling like it’s going to take over your kitchen. Included flavours are a lot more varied than simply sweet or salty: there are 12 in total, from cinnamon roll and pumpkin spice, to Great Taste Award-winning ‘Berry Licious’ and salted caramel. There’s enough in here that you won’t get bored, with a mini bags and a joke inside every door.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.popcornshed.com/products/gourmet-popcorn-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Popcorn Shed (£25)</a></li></ul><h2 id="best-savoury-alternative-advent-calendars-6ec04af5"><a id="Savoury-alternative-advent-calendars"></a>Best savoury alternative Advent calendars</h2><h3 id="chilli-no-5-hot-sauce-advent-calendar-5df1aa70">Chilli No.5 hot sauce Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://chilli-no5.com/buy/bundles/xmas-hot-sauce-and-spice-advent-calendar/?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chilli No.5 (£125)</a></p>
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<p>This hot sauce advent calendar is perfect for the person who has to spice up every meal. Inside the double-door design are 24 different hot sauces in a huge variety of styles, from chimichurri and harissa, to spicy ketchup and sriracha. They are presented in quirky test tubes or mini bottles, with a full-sized 100ml bottle behind the door on Christmas Eve.</p><p>It’s an expensive calendar, but sampling all the contents will keep you going well into January. The only downside is the design isn’t very festive – it’s on brand for Chilli No 5, but overwhelmingly black and quite plain, considering what’s inside is so fun.</p><p><strong>Available</strong> <strong>from:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://chilli-no5.com/buy/bundles/xmas-hot-sauce-and-spice-advent-calendar/?" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Chilli No.5 (£125)</a></li></ul><h3 id="she-grows-veg-heirloom-seed-advent-calendar-bb2cbe52">She Grows Veg heirloom seed Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://shegrowsveg.com/product/heirloom-seed-advent-calendar/">She Grows Veg (£75)</a></p>
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<p>A unique twist on the traditional Advent calendar that I first discovered last year, this one offers seeds presented in a charming fabric drawstring bag.</p><p>Each seed packet, hidden in a numbered envelope, includes growing instructions via a QR code and features a delightful selection of vegetables like tomatoes, kale and aubergines. The seeds all last between 2-6 years so will keep for many seasons ahead if you don’t quite have space to plant them all at once.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong><strong></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://shegrowsveg.com/product/heirloom-seed-advent-calendar/">She Grows Veg (£75)</a></li></ul><h2 id="best-chocolate-advent-calendars-for-2026-ff0e55e2"><a id="Chocolate-advent-calendars"></a>Best chocolate Advent calendars for 2026</h2><h3 id="tonys-chocolonely-countdown-calendar-d4613a4a">Tony’s Chocolonely Countdown calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tonys-Chocolonely-Advent-Calender-Chocolate/dp/B09BNFSYFZ/?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-654137" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Amazon (£19.21)</a></p>
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<p>The supersize calendar from Tony’s Chocolonely has returned again. Inside are mini versions of popular Tony’s flavours – a generous mixture of milk, dark and white chocolate, studded with everything from pretzel and nougat to freeze-dried raspberries and popping candy.</p><p>If you’re giving the calendar to kids, make sure you’re prepared to explain the empty door on the 10th December – it’s a Tony’s Chocolonely tradition to leave this one empty, to reflect the inequality of the chocolate industry. This year, there’s also a new <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tonys-Chocolonely-Smaller-Advent-Calendar/dp/B0DF2WDQQP/?th=1&tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-654137" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">smaller size calendar</a> with just the milk and milk chocolate sea salt bars inside.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tonys-Chocolonely-Advent-Calender-Chocolate/dp/B09BNFSYFZ/?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-654137" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Amazon (£19.21)</a></li></ul><h3 id="guylian-advent-calendar-a80ba990">Guylian Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fguylian-advent-calendar%2F668472011" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ocado (£15)</a></p>
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<p>A box of Guylian is a staple of the festive season for many, but now you can enjoy it every day of December. There are three flavours inside, so just enough variety to not get bored: milk truffle, praline and salted caramel are included.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fguylian-advent-calendar%2F668472011" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ocado (£15)</a></li></ul><h2 id="best-vegan-advent-calendars-2026-1cbf0388"><a id="VEGAN"></a>Best vegan Advent calendars 2026</h2><h3 id="popcorn-shed-vegan-gourmet-popcorn-advent-calendar-48b09f19">Popcorn Shed vegan gourmet popcorn Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://www.popcornshed.com/products/vegan-gourmet-popcorn-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Popcorn Shed (£25)</a></p>
<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2025/09/Vegan-Popcorn-Shed-2-copy-2e99c15.jpg" width="4348" height="2899" alt="Vegan Popcorn Shed 2 copy" title="Vegan Popcorn Shed 2 copy" />
<p>Although the design isn’t quite as Christmassy as the non-vegan version, it’s still plenty festive, in dark green with a Christmas tree motif. There are six different popcorn flavours, including Christmas pudding, cherry pie and gingerbread. The bags feel generous, and there’s a joke inside every door.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.popcornshed.com/products/vegan-gourmet-popcorn-advent-calendar" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Popcorn Shed (£25)</a></li></ul><h3 id="monty-bojangles-curiously-moreish-vegan-truffle-advent-calendar-98835262">Monty Bojangles Curiously Moreish vegan truffle Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fmonty-bojangles-vegan-advent-calendar-587022011" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ocado (£12)</a></p>
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<p>Perfect for those seeking indulgence with a plant-based twist, this Monty Bojangles calendar offers 23 vegan truffles across three rich and exciting flavours: Cocoa Nib Nights, Cocoberry Blush and Caramel Haze.</p><p>As a special treat, day 24 delivers an extra trio of truffles to enjoy or share, making this a delightful option for anyone craving a luxurious, vegan-friendly countdown to Christmas.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fmonty-bojangles-vegan-advent-calendar-587022011" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ocado (£12)</a></li></ul><h2 id="best-alcohol-advent-calendars-2026-47c3ec42"><a id="Alcohol-advent-calendars"></a>Best alcohol Advent calendars 2026</h2><h3 id="craft-gin-club-advent-calendar-deec9e00">Craft Gin Club Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://craft-gin-club.sjv.io/c/1236178/393197/5715?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.craftginclub.co.uk%2Fcollections%2Fadvent-calendars-2025%2Fproducts%2Fgin-advent-calendar-2025" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Craft Gin Club (£95)</a></p>
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<p>If you want to try new gins but aren’t interested in novelty flavours, this is a great luxury calendar for you. It’s quite a simple design, but it’s impressively compact – once the hinged calendar is open, each mini drawer hides a miniature bottle of gin.</p><p>There’s no branding on the inside, so you could keep it and refill the boxes with anything you like next year. Inside are 24 different craft gins, with just a few seasonal flavoured specials, but nothing too wacky. A great way to discover new brands.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://craft-gin-club.sjv.io/c/1236178/393197/5715?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.craftginclub.co.uk%2Fcollections%2Fadvent-calendars-2025%2Fproducts%2Fgin-advent-calendar-2025" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Craft Gin Club (£95)</a></li></ul><h3 id="drinks-by-the-dram-rum-advent-calendar-cd482a67">Drinks by the Dram rum Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://www.masterofmalt.com/rum/drinks-by-the-dram/rum-advent-calendar/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Master of Malt (£124.95)</a></p>
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<p>This smart, deep green calendar is a classy affair. We love the gold and green doors, and inside you’ll find 25 wax-sealed 30ml bottles to try. It’s impressive that there is no repetition throughout the month, with different rums sourced from top producers around the world – as the inside of the calendar says, you’ve got "25 potential new double favourite best ever drinks" to sample. There’s also a dedicated <a href="https://www.masterofmalt.com/rum/drinks-by-the-dram/spiced-rum-advent-calendar/?sku=138600" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">spiced rum calendar</a> (which is only £74.95 in comparison) if that is your favourite style.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.masterofmalt.com/rum/drinks-by-the-dram/rum-advent-calendar/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Master of Malt (£124.95)</a></li></ul><h3 id="that-boutique-y-gin-company-advent-calendar-402fbb90">That Boutique-y Gin Company Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://www.masterofmalt.com/gin/that-boutiquey-gin-company/that-boutiquey-gin-company-advent-calendar/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Master of Malt (£59.95)</a></p>
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<p>A fun alcohol Advent calendar for the person that doesn’t take their booze too seriously. That Boutique-y Gin Company is known for creative flavours, and this calendar offers 24 unique expressions, so no repeats all month.</p><p>Some are slightly more gimmicky (moonshot gin, anyone?) but they all deliver on flavour – the spit-roasted pineapple is a favourite, with a deep caramelised flavour. It’s great value, too: at just under £60, it’s one of the cheaper alcohol advent calendars we tried. Bonus points for the doors being extremely satisfying to pop open.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.masterofmalt.com/gin/that-boutiquey-gin-company/that-boutiquey-gin-company-advent-calendar/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Master of Malt (£59.95)</a></li></ul><h3 id="fever-tree-gin-and-tonic-advent-calendar-ec9b1ed1">Fever-Tree gin and tonic Advent calendar</h3><p>Available from <a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Ffever-tree-gin-tonic-advent-calendar%2F485182011" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ocado (£70)</a></p>
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<p>If a calendar completely full of gin sounds a bit overwhelming (what to do with 24 miniatures?), then this Fever-Tree calendar makes a great option for a gin and tonic lover and tends to sell out every year – we recommend getting in early if you have your eye on it.</p><p>You’ll alternate between opening a mini can of Fever-Tree tonic (including ginger ale) or a mini gin, meaning that by the end of the month you’ll have 12 different gin and tonic pairings to create. The design is smart floral, and each day is a different box, which makes them feel extra-special to open instead of just pushing a door. The gin brands included are impressive quality as well, such as Chase, Edinburgh Gin and Silent Pool.</p><p><strong>Available from:<br></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?subId1=bbcgoodfood-654137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Ffever-tree-gin-tonic-advent-calendar%2F485182011" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ocado (£70)</a></li></ul><h3 id="more-christmas-gift-guides-41172a4e">More Christmas gift guides</h3><p><a href="/review/gifts-foodies">Our ultimate Christmas gift guide</a><br><a href="/review/best-budget-christmas-gifts-secret-santa">40 best budget gifts</a><br><a href="/review/best-whisky-for-gifts">Best whisky to buy as a gift</a><br><a href="/review/best-baking-gifts">Best gifts for bakers</a><br><a href="/review/best-chocolate-subscriptions-and-clubs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Best chocolate subscriptions and clubs</a><br><a href="/review/letterbox-gifts-by-post">Best letterbox gifts</a><br><a href="/review/gifts-for-coffee-lovers">Best gifts for coffee lovers</a><br><a href="/review/best-gins-for-gifts">Best gins to give as gifts</a></p>
