19 Advent Calendars You Can Gift Yourself This Season (They’re Not Just for Kids!)
Did you ever receive an advent calendar as a child?
I adored them.
Even though I’d only find a cheap piece of milk chocolate behind each flimsy cardboard door, I couldn’t wait to punch out the next day’s number as we counted down to the most magical day of the year.
Just for fun, I searched for the advent calendar I remember growing up and guess what? They still make it!
A recent discovery
Last year, I watched an Instagram friend open up her advent calendar from Olive & June each day on Instagram and was introduced to the world of advent calendars for adults.
Of course, by the time I saw her post, we had marched well into December. But I vowed that next year, I’d jump on this festive trend and grab an advent calendar for myself!
Because advent calendars are not just for kids anymore.
24 surprise gifts not only adds to the magic of the season, they also brings child-like delight to the days leading up to Christmas. Anticipatory joy is real. (It’s why I’m such a huge fan of bucket lists for mental health!
So out of the dozens of advent calendars out there, I pulled the very best ones for this post—from classic Christmas treats to more unique options—to make this year’s countdown to Christmas better than ever.
All cost less than $100!
HEADS UP: Most companies only make a small number of advent calendars per year because they don’t want extra inventory. That means calendars sell out quickly. So if you want a specific one, scoop it up now before they run out!
19 Delightful advent calendars for adults
Don’t forget to tell me in the comments which one you would grab!
Food Advent Calendars
Williams sonoma peppermint bark advent calendar
Melt-in-your-mouth peppermint bark every day for 24 days. Can you imagine? Plus, they rotate in four different mini character shapes!
Keurig coffee advent calendar
Brew holiday magic all season long with this festive and flavorful way to try a new cup of coffee (or cocoa!) every day. Not a coffee drinker? Grab a tea advent instead.
Mini Fruit Spread advent calendar
Each day reveals a special jar of jam or honey, including exclusive new holiday flavors that every foodie will love.
24 Tastes of Christmas advent calendar
Is there anything more classic than candy? You get FOUR pieces of candy per box, making for a delightful surprise every day.
sugar cookie advent calendar
Celebrate each day leading up to Christmas with a delectable (and adorable!) mini sugar cookie. All are individually wrapped.
Harry & David deluxe advent calendar
Discover a sweet surprise inside every drawer from gourmet truffles to mini mints. A luxury upgrade to the classic chocolate advent calendar!
Beauty Advent Calendars
nyx holiday advent calendar
Get 24 of NYX’s iconic bestsellers in mini AND full sizes. This one is last year’s version, but that means you can grab it for less this year!
$60.00 $30.00 on NYX (SALE!)
Olive & June Nail Polish advent calendar
This popular beauty brand offers a ton of variety within their calendar from polish to nail stickers to press-on nails. It’s the perfect starter set from O&J!
Anthropologie advent calendar
Grab $300 worth of beauty products from brands like Supergoop! and Sunday Riley. All in a stunning, whimsical package.
The Body Shop advent calendar
Open 25 body-loving treats to pamper yourself all season long. The unique construction of this calendar means you can reuse it long after the holidays.
Advent Calendars for Men
Man’ Stuff Toiletry advent calendar
This mega-sized calendar reveals grooming essentials made exclusively for this advent calendar. Meaning, you won’t find them anywhere else!
Star Wars Lego advent calendar
Filled with 24 mini builds, the Star Wars nerd in your life can celebrate the season with his favorite characters.
The OFfice Socks advent calendar
Do you love The Office? Show off your fandom with 12 days of Office-themed socks, just for men.
Unique Advent Calendars
Christmas Movie advent calendar
Each box contains one of 24 Christmas movies for you to watch combined with a bit of trivia. You can personalize the card sleeve too!
Brain Teaser advent calendar
Complete a new challenge every day leading up to Christmas. This one is fun for all age groups!
PUzzle advent calendar
Put together one square of a holiday-themed puzzle every day. Each piece features a number on the back that corresponds to the number on the box!
Exit Game advent calendar
EXIT is known for their fun escape rooms in a box. Each door reveals a new riddle to solve so you know which door to open next.
Christmas Stocking stitch along advent calendar
Stitch this adorable embroidery design one stocking at a time leading up to Christmas. Perfect for anyone who loves needlepoint!
Advent Calendars for Dogs & Cats
DreamBone Chews advent calendar for Dogs
Spoil your dog with 24 chewy treats that offer all the benefits of rawhide, WITHOUT the rawhide.
Purina Wet Food Cat Advent calendar
Shower your cat with love this holiday season with a mix of delectable treats and cans of Fancy Feast in classic and limited edition flavors.
Out of all of these, I’m tempted to buy the NYX beauty calendar because it’s on clearance (and I do love a good deal!). But I’m also eyeing that Olive & June advent calendar since it was the first calendar that started my search.
No matter which one I get, I’m 100% IN on this trend!
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What do you think of advent calendars for adults?
I also want to know if you had an advent calendar growing up and what it was, as well as which of these advent calendars you would choose for yourself!
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