Home / Holidays The best advent calendars for adults–because yes, we deserve daily treats, too By Sara Goldstein Updated October 31, 2024 Rectangle We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. Remember the excitement of opening those little cardboard doors each December morning as a kid? Well, who says the fun has to stop just because we’re all grown up? This year, we’re flipping the script on advent calendars. Sure, we love watching our kiddos’ eyes light up as they discover tiny treasures each day, but let’s be real—we deserve some holiday magic too! From luxe beauty finds to mouth-watering treats (and even some ahem adult-only options), we’ve rounded up the best advent calendars that’ll have you sprinting out of bed faster than your coffee maker can brew. Also, if you just rip into the whole thing on day one, that’s fine too. You’re a grown up. You make the rules. Related: 30+ advent calendars to get kids excited for Christmas each day of the season The best part? These aren’t just momentary “I need a little treat” dopamine hits—many of these advent calendars for adults are packed with full-sized products or high-end goodies that’ll last well beyond the holiday season. Who doesn’t love that kind of bang for the buck? (Because we know you’re already stretching that holiday budget like a champion.) So whether you’re into pampering your skin with the iconic Liberty London beauty calendar, satisfying your sweet tooth with gourmet chocolates, or spicing things up with a certain toy-filled countdown (wink, wink), we’ve got something for every mom who’s ready to treat herself. After all, you’ve spent the whole year being someone else’s Santa. Isn’t it time you got to unwrap a little something special each day too? Our favorite advent calendars for adults Vahdam 24 Teas of Christmas Advent Calendar Gift Set • $69.99 $99.99 Loose leaf tea isn’t just a cozy beverage–it’s a gorgeous little ritual as well. Vahdam’s beautifully packaged 24 Teas of Christmas Advent Calendar offers a new variety to discover each day of December. Each one comes in its own tin caddy which as a bonus can be reused for anything from tea to junk drawer organization. SHOP VAHDAM Abbott Lyon Made More You Advent Calendar • $385 Calling all jewelry girlies! Let’s talk about the bauble-filled Made More You Advent Calendar from Abbott Lyon. Packed with twelve dainty pieces that you can mix-and-match (or wear all at once), it’s a delightfully luxe pick all the way around. From the sweetest mini heart birthstone ring to the eye-catching matching tennis bracelet and necklace, each piece is water, sweat and heat-resistant to keep it looking gorg for years to come. After you’ve opened each day’s drawer, the storybook calendar makes the most chic storage for tiny precious things! SHOP ABBOTT LYON Uncommon Goods 12 Days of Hot Sauce • $55 They say variety is the spice of life, so what better way to experience it than with 12 flavors of hot sauce? With a selection that ranges from savory to insane, it’s the ideal gift for anyone looking for flavor or anyone interested in hosting their own edition of Hot Ones. SHOP UNCOMMON GOODS Harry and David Advent Cookie Calendar Who can argue with daily cookies? This delicious treat-filled calendar from Harry and David includes a variety of vanilla shortbreads, double chocolate cherry cookies, dark chocolate peppermint cookies, blue sanded sugar cookies and more. SHOP HARRY AND DAVID Bonne Maman 2024 Limited Edition Advent Calendar • $44.99 An annual obsession that sells out every year, Bonne Maman’s Limited Edition Advent Calendar features 24 unique spreads packaged in their signature tiny jars to delight foodies all month long. And don’t come looking for boring old strawberry jam or grape jelly. Think layered, sophisticated flavors like raspberry with rose, cherry with pink peppercorn, pear with cocoa nibs or coffee with caramel. A spoonful of sweetness to look forward to every day! SHOP AMAZON Elementao Crystals and Healing Stones Advent Calendar • $19.99 For the besties who consult their horoscope on their morning scroll, this chakra cleansing collection of crystals and healing stones will take them on a journey of self-discovery. The specimens included are top-notch quality and nicely sized, and there’s plenty of education on their properties as well! SHOP AMAZON Bokksu Golden Japan: 24 Days of Japanese Delights Advent Calendar • $199 Discover a world of Japanese beauty with this stunner from Bokksu. Inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi (mending broken pottery with gilded lacquer), it’s filled with a collection of both Japanese snacks and handcrafted home goods which are certain to become cherished treasures. Even the packaging itself is artful and luxe. We’re not going to say you’ll never top this one, but well, good luck trying. SHOP BOKKSU Compagnie De Provence Holiday Advent Calendar • $98 From the scents to the packaging to the formulas themselves, Compagnie De Provence’s body care products are always a full sensory delight. (I mean, it is French.) The SHOP CIE LUXE In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar • $124.99 $144.99 If you’re more of a wine person, check out the almost-too-pretty-to-drink (but so delicious you absolutely have to) wine advent calendar from In Good Taste. Their mini bottle flights feature wines from around the world, presented in the most fun and approachable way. The limited edition calendar (which sells out every year) includes 24 mini bottles of reds, whites, and rosés from around the world so you can explore new flavors and varieties and maybe even discover a new favorite! SHOP IN GOOD TASTE Voluspa 12 Day Candle Advent Calendar • $158 What’s better than a bougie candle? 12 of them. Voluspa’s 12 Day Candle Advent Calendar is gorgeously appointed with a dozen pedestal candles from their signature Japonica Collection including santal vanille, pumpkin spice latte, and white cyprus. Their scents are always layered and sophisticated and the colorful glass vessels are perfect for reusing. SHOP VOLUSPA Fly By Jing Winter in Sichuan Advent Calendar • $88 Fly By Jing’s intensely flavorful chili crisps are a total cooking hack. Drizzle the Sichuan Chili Crisp over everything from chicken wings to pumpkin soup. Punch up stir frys with the sweet and tangy Zhong Sauce and add and instant oh-la-la to practically anything with the Mala Spice Mix. Their foodie-approved calendar includes 12 of their signature sauces as well as some new surprises that are guaranteed to please. SHOP FLY BY JING Lovehoney x Womanizer Couples Sex Toy Advent Calendar • $199 Think you might be up for something even spicier? Give yourself (and your partner) a daily thrill with Lovehoney x Womanizer’s Couples Sex Toy Advent Calendar. Inside each of the 24 red and gold boxes you’ll find a top-notch selection of sexy accessories perfect for exploring together or indulging in solo. There’s a vanilla massage oil and body massager for a sensual evening. There’s the app controlled We-Vibe Sync Lite for more adventurous exploits and IMO, the pièce de resistancé the Womanizer Liberty 2–a mind-melting vibe that’s worth the price of admission all on its own. (And don’t worry-it comes discreetly packaged so you can sneak it right in along with every other gift you’re trying to hide this season.) SHOP LOVEHONEY Papier 24 Doors of Desk Delights • $175 Lovers of the handwritten word will be smitten with Papier’s annual cult-favorite. Their limited edition 24 Doors of Desk Delights Advent Calendar includes a beautiful selection of notebooks, washi tape, and desk accessories exquisitely presented in paper boxes and set of drawers that can be reused for years to come. This one sells out every year, so don’t wait to snatch it up! SHOP PAPIER Waterdrop Advent Calendar Small • $29.60 The holiday season is go time, so you best be well hydrated! Supercharge your water bottle for 25 days straight with this fun pick from Waterdrop. Behind each door you’ll find one of their vitamin-packed, zero-sugar hydration drops in a variety of best-selling and limited edition flavors. (Did we mention they’re also great for those mornings it feels like your head is sewn to the pillow?) SHOP WATERDROP Sugarfina 24 Tastes of Christmas Candy Advent Calendar • $55 A sweeter option is the candy-filled offering from Sugarfina. Inside the drawers you’ll find four pieces of a new candy each day–no repeats! From their luxe gummies to divine chocolates, it’s a total treat that you don’t even have to share. SHOP SUGARFINA LIberty London Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 • $345 My personal holy grail of advent calendars, Liberty London’s annual calendar is a beauty lover’s dream. It’s packed with pricey cult-favorite products like Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream (full size!) alongside coveted new releases such as OTO’s Sleep Soundly Pillow Mist. And yes, we realize $345 isn’t chump change, but when you consider it’s valued at $1,550, it’s practically free, right? SHOP LIBERTY LONDON Philip B. 12 Days of Christmas Philip B. Collection Calendar • $285 If you’re more of a hair care gal than a skincare gal, Philip B. is the way to go. Their luxe formulas are beloved by celebrities and stylists alike and IMO always smell absolutely incredible. This year, the 12 Days of Christmas Philip B. Collection Calendar is stocked with mini and full-sized versions of some of their best-sellers (including the absolutely dreamy Detangling Toning Mist with Velvet Oud), which are designed for all hair types. SHOP PHILIP B. The latest Halloween Boo Baskets: The Halloween tradition I surprisingly don’t hate Halloween Halloween can be terrifying for kids with sensory processing disorder Viral & Trending Mom goes viral for complaining about her neighborhood’s scary Halloween decorations Home Shopping Guides Bring the afterlife to life with these spooktacular Beetlejuice decorations