The countdown to Christmas is about to get more exciting at ALDI! Its 2026 Advent and holiday calendars arrive November 4, and we’ve rounded up 30 festive finds worth checking out. Take a sneak peek at what’s coming so you can plan ahead and grab your favorites before they sell out!
1. ALDI Super Fan Advent Calendar
The calendar for the shopper whose favorite outing includes a quarter and a reusable bag. ALDI’s red-and-gold box previews branded keepsakes, including a mini snow globe and plaid accessory. It’s a playful gift for the friend who already owns the ALDI gear.
Listed price: $29.99.
2. Wine Advent Calendar
A little tasting adventure for the holiday season. The supplier’s 2026 calendar artwork identifies 24 miniature 187 mL bottles, making this a fun option for exploring wines in single-serving portions. Pair a pour with a small snack and make an evening of it.
2025 tasting review: Reverse Wine Snob tasted the 2025 lineup and found a mostly enjoyable selection with a few disappointments. That supports the sampling appeal, rather than a promise that every bottle will be a favorite. Reverse Wine Snob.
3. 12 Days of Beer
This shorter countdown is aimed at beer fans who enjoy trying a different pour. The ALDI listing identifies a 12-day calendar and 12-fluid-ounce format; check the box for this year’s styles before choosing it for a devoted lager drinker or IPA enthusiast.
2025 season review: Guru of Brew described the earlier 12-pack as an enjoyable budget sampler. Its Breakfast Stout stood out for coffee and caramel notes, though the reviewer wanted a fuller body. The 2026 beer selection may differ. Guru of Brew.
4. Emporium Selection Advent Cheese Calendar
Make room in the refrigerator for this savory countdown. The 12.7-ounce Winter Wonderland box contains 24 imported festive mini cheeses, giving cheese-board fans a small daily treat. Add crackers or fruit if you want to turn each opening into snack time.
2025 shopper discussion about earlier calendars: Several ALDI shoppers enjoyed the daily cheese ritual, while others complained about repeated varieties. Buy it for the tasting experience without assuming all 24 portions will be different cheeses. r/aldi shopper discussion.
Listed price: $16.99.
5. Moser Roth Big Chocolate Advent Calendar
For the person who wants chocolate to be the main event, this Moser Roth calendar deserves a look. ALDI’s listing identifies a 10.37-ounce box. Check its flavor assortment before gifting, especially if your recipient prefers plain chocolate over filled pieces.
Earlier luxury-calendar review, updated in 2024: Aldi Reviewer liked the classic filled chocolates in an older Moser Roth luxury calendar. That was a different box, so the praise is background on the range, not a taste test of this Big Chocolate edition. Aldi Reviewer.
6. LEGO City Advent Calendar 2026
A little building time makes a lovely December ritual. ALDI’s current package photo shows the 2026 LEGO City set 60510, with 252 pieces, 24 gifts and an age recommendation of 5+. The festive workshop scene gives kids plenty of inspiration for holiday play.
2025 edition review: Brick Architect rated the previous City calendar 3/5, praising its distinctive minifigures while questioning the rising price and smaller piece count. The pictured 2026 set has different contents, so that score does not rate this year’s box. Brick Architect.
Listed price: $34.99.
7. LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2026
The Friends countdown brings a cozy character-and-animal theme to the festivities. ALDI’s package photo shows 2026 set 42698 with 211 pieces, 24 gifts and an age recommendation of 6+. It’s an appealing pick for kids who like storytelling as much as building.
2025 edition review: Brick Architect gave the earlier Friends calendar 2/5 and found several mini-builds small. This is a new set; compare the pictured characters and builds with what your child enjoys instead of carrying that old rating forward. Brick Architect.
Listed price: $34.99.
8. Fisher-Price Little People Advent Calendar — Exclusive Edition
Little People fans get their own holiday countdown with this separately listed exclusive edition. It’s one to consider for a child who already enjoys the figures and playsets. Check this year’s box for its age range and exact mix of characters and accessories.
Earlier ALDI edition, review updated in 2024: Aldi Reviewer recommended an earlier exclusive Little People calendar for its varied play pieces and the way accessories attached to its backdrop. That review covers a previous assortment, not the exact 2026 contents. Aldi Reviewer.
9. Fisher-Price Little People Disney Princess Advent Calendar
A tiny royal celebration for Disney fans. Mattel identifies the JCW74 calendar as a 24-day set with five Disney character figures and 19 play pieces, including an ornament. The box opens into a holiday scene, and the manufacturer recommends it for ages 18 months to 5 years.
10. Barissimo 24 Nights of Tea Herbal & Decaf Advent Calendar
Here’s a countdown made for winding down. The illustrated nighttime box contains 48 tea bags across 24 nights and is labeled herbal and decaf tea. Keep it beside your favorite mug for a small evening ritual—or share the tea break with someone else.
Listed price: $7.99.
11. Barissimo Assorted Tea Advent Calendar
The other tea option is a separate 48-count assorted calendar, worth comparing with the nighttime version before you buy. It’s a gift idea for someone who likes variety in their mug. Check the flavor list and caffeine information to find their better match.
2024 Benner calendar, with a 2025 follow-up: Aldi Reviewer found the earlier Benner assortment weak or artificial-tasting and declined to repurchase it in 2025. The current listing is Barissimo, so this is a comparison with a predecessor, not proof of the same blend or supplier. Aldi Reviewer.
12. Burman’s Hot Sauce Advent Calendar
Give the holiday countdown a little heat. Burman’s sauce calendar is a natural choice for someone who likes experimenting with eggs, tacos and leftovers. Check the current box’s sauce lineup if they have strong preferences about sweetness, vinegar or spice.
2025 calendar tasted; review published in 2026: By the Label rated the previous calendar 3/5 overall. Some sauces stood out, but many were ordinary; the reviewer thought it worked best as an introduction to different peppers rather than a standout gourmet collection. By the Label.
13. Lacura Beauty Advent Calendar
A little beauty treat can be just as fun to unwrap as chocolate. The U.S. preview shows a red 12 Days of Lacura box, with beauty products and a facial tool pictured alongside it. Check the full contents to see how they fit the recipient’s routine.
14. Visage Beauty Advent Calendar
This pink countdown puts beauty accessories in the spotlight. The U.S. preview labels it 24 Days of Beauty and 24 pieces, with brushes, hair accessories and other small beauty tools pictured around the box. It’s a separate option from the Lacura calendar.
15. Amos Peelerz Holiday Mix Advent Calendar
Gummy fans can join the countdown, too. The festive Peelerz box contains fruit-themed gummy candy behind numbered doors, with peelable treats adding a playful twist. The package photo shows a 4.94-ounce net weight—an easy little gift for someone who usually chooses gummies over chocolate.
Listed price: $5.69.
16. Choceur Kids Advent Calendar — Design 1
The first of three separately listed Choceur kids’ calendars keeps the focus on a small chocolate countdown. It’s an easy idea for a family December tradition. Choose the package design your child likes; the three listings shouldn’t be assumed to contain different recipes.
Long-running range review, updated in 2025: Aldi Reviewer recommended the classic 24-piece calendar as a simple, enjoyable countdown. That review supports the range’s appeal, but does not verify this particular design or its current price. Aldi Reviewer.
17. Choceur Kids Advent Calendar — Design 2
A second Choceur design gives families another package to choose from. If you’re buying for siblings, individual calendars let everyone open their own door. Compare the boxes in store for the artwork, chocolate assortment and ingredient information.
Long-running range review, updated in 2025: The same Choceur review praised the modest daily chocolate portions and the countdown itself. There was no separate review identifying this second design. Aldi Reviewer.
18. Choceur Kids Advent Calendar — Design 3
This is the third individual Choceur kids’ listing in the selection. It offers another choice for a familiar chocolate-calendar tradition. Let the package artwork help settle the decision, and check the label if chocolate ingredients or allergens matter for your household.
Long-running range review, updated in 2025: Aldi Reviewer’s family had continued buying the classic Choceur calendar for years. We found no review separating this design from the other Choceur kids’ versions. Aldi Reviewer.
19. Squishmallows 12-Day Advent Calendar — Style 1
Twelve days of tiny plush surprises make this an appealing countdown for a Squishmallows collector. Style 1 has its own ALDI listing, so check the pictured character assortment before choosing between the two boxes. Think little shelf companions rather than full-size cuddle toys.
2024 calendar with a 2025 durability update: Aldi Reviewer loved the earlier 2.5-inch Micromallows and reported a year later that they still looked great. The reviewer also noted that their small size makes them better for displaying and holding than hugging. Aldi Reviewer.
20. Squishmallows 12-Day Advent Calendar — Style 2
The second Squishmallows style gets its own spot because collectors may care very much about which characters they unwrap. Compare its assortment with Style 1, especially when buying for someone who already has a holiday collection. This is another 12-day countdown.
Earlier range review, updated in 2025: The positive Micromallows durability update is encouraging background for this range. It does not establish which characters are in Style 2 or independently rate this particular assortment. Aldi Reviewer.
21. Kinder Countdown Calendar with Assorted Chocolate Confections
Kinder brings a familiar chocolate name to the countdown. The assortment format makes it worth a look for someone who already reaches for Kinder treats. Check the package for the exact mix before buying; different Kinder calendars can contain different chocolates.
22. Crofton Baking Advent Calendar
For the person who starts planning holiday cookies in October, this is an especially fun theme. The U.S. preview shows a Christmas Kitchen countdown with a whisk, small bowls, measuring accessories, cutters and a festive mold. It turns kitchen gadgets into little holiday surprises.
23. Mag Tech Magnetic Tiles Advent Calendar — Gingerbread
A gingerbread theme gives this magnetic-tile countdown a festive building angle. It’s one to consider for a child who enjoys assembling and rebuilding. Check the package’s piece count, age recommendation and compatibility before adding it to an existing tile collection.
24. Mag Tech Magnetic Tiles Advent Calendar — Snowman
The Snowman edition offers a separate winter theme for magnetic-tile fans. If you’re choosing between it and Gingerbread, look at the finished designs on the boxes. The fun is in making something together, but the sets’ exact pieces and compatibility still deserve a check.
25. Monster Jam Advent Calendar
Little monster-truck fans get 24 days of surprises in a package marked for ages 3 and up. This is a fun theme for a child who already creates ramps and races around the house. Check the mix of trucks and accessories so they know what to expect from each opening.
2025 ALDI shopper reports: Some buyers reported trouble joining the track sections or finding pieces inside the packaging. These are individual experiences, not a defect rate, but they’re a useful reason to inspect the set and keep its pieces organized. r/monsterjam shopper discussion.
Listed price: $24.99.
26. Merry Moments Advent Calendar Book
Merry Moments adds an Advent Calendar Book to the holiday selection. Give this one a closer look in store: the full contents weren’t available to verify, so check whether it matches the kind of countdown you want before treating it as a storybook gift or a refillable calendar.
27. MrBeast Hyper Fusion Advent Calendar
A countdown for young Micro Beasts collectors, with holiday-themed figures, stickers and Fusion Caps. The matching Hyper Fusion product description lists 24 daily openings and an age recommendation of 5+. It’s worth checking the contents together so a sticker day isn’t mistaken for a missing figure.
2025 customer reviews: Walmart buyers were split: some children loved the unusual little beasts, while other families wanted more toy days and fewer stickers or accessories. It makes the most sense for someone who already enjoys the collection. Walmart customer reviews.
28. Pure Being Dog Advent Calendar
Let the dog join the daily countdown with this treat-calendar option. The ALDI listing identifies a 4.2-ounce package. Check the current ingredients and treat sizes against your dog’s usual snacks, and make the little reveal part of their regular treat allowance.
2022 edition, review updated in 2023: Aldi Reviewer’s dog enjoyed the revised treat assortment, especially the peanut-butter-and-chicken biscuits. The reviewer disliked the packaging and found the final jerky treat large and chewy. This is older feedback, not a review of the 2026 recipe. Aldi Reviewer.
29. Heart to Tail Dog Advent Calendar
Heart to Tail has a separate dog calendar alongside the Pure Being listing. The brand has offered a plush-toy countdown in earlier years, making this one worth a closer look for play-loving pups. Confirm the current box’s contents before choosing between the two pet calendars.
2025 shopper discussion about an earlier dog-toy calendar: One shopper reported being pleasantly surprised by the toy quality in the previous year’s ALDI dog calendar. It’s encouraging but limited anecdotal feedback, and it does not establish this edition’s contents or durability. r/aldi shopper discussion.
30. Creativity for Kids Sensory Advent Calendar — Christmas Tree
This Christmas Tree sensory calendar adds a tactile-play theme to the selection. It’s an option to investigate for kids who enjoy hands-on activities. The exact contents and age guidance weren’t available to verify, so check the package rather than assuming it contains a particular slime, dough or fidget assortment.
For an easy place to start, match the calendar to a small daily pleasure: cheese with an evening snack, tea with a quiet break, or a few LEGO pieces after dinner. Buying for someone else? Check the package contents, age guidance and number of days first—especially with toy calendars, where an accessory day can feel very different from a new figure. Then give yourself permission to enjoy the countdown, one little door at a time.
