My favorite Advent calendars for 2026: Shop top picks from Papier, Red Bull, Lego, and more

From Christmas markets to seeing the neighborhood's outdoor lights , I'm a huge fan of the holiday season.

I'm the type of person who begins Christmas shopping in the summer in anticipation of watching people open a present I carefully selected after pondering the perfect gift for months.

But once December rolls around, I'm all in on Advent calendars.

Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, an Advent calendar is a fun way to get a small surprise each day as a small pat on the back for making it through another day in December, or you can even save it for the chilly, dark month of January.

I also think gifting Advent calendars is a fun way to surprise someone on Dec.

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However you wish to celebrate, these are my favorite Advent calendars for 2026.

Keep in mind some of these are so popular they'll sell out well before December, so it's best to shop early.

A special treat for the coffee crowd For many of us, coffee is the reason we get out of bed in the morning.

We all have our favorite coffee method, be it a Keurig machine, Nespresso, or heading to the cafe.

But if you're on board with 24 delicious, quick, and hassle-free coffee beverages, you must go with the Cometeer 2026 Advent Calendar .

If you're new to Cometeer, here's a quick intro.

Coming from exceptional coffee companies around the country, Cometeer flash freezes freshly brewed coffee into aluminum capsules.

When you're ready to enjoy, thaw the capsule for five minutes in hot water.