A toy advent calendar has to be bought in October or November, because the popular ones are usually gone by the end of the month. This list covers the calendars we could find on Amazon UK for Christmas 2026, grouped by the age the makers recommend, so you can go straight to the right section.
We checked that every calendar here was listed on Amazon UK in late October 2026. We haven't tested them all at home, so the notes stick to what is actually in the box. Click a name to see the current price, delivery date and reviews before you buy, as prices move around a lot before Christmas.
For ages 2 to 5
- LEGO City Advent Calendar 2026 (60510)24 small builds and minifigures, including Santa, Mrs Claus, three elves, a snowman and a baby reindeer, plus a car, rescue boat and fire truck. The box folds out into a Santa's workshop playmat. LEGO's age rating is 5+.
- LEGO Disney Princess Advent Calendar 2026 (43298)Micro dolls of Ariel, Cinderella, Moana and Mulan with festive builds such as a gingerbread castle and a fireplace. The box turns into a board game for up to eight players once the doors are open. Rated 5+.
- Playmobil Advent Calendar: At the North Pole (72226)Builds up into a North Pole scene with Santa, elves, a reindeer with a moving head, a sled and a post office where children can write a wish list. Playmobil's age rating is 4+.
- Mr. Men Little Miss Advent Calendar (2026)24 small illustrated Mr. Men and Little Miss storybooks, one per day. The publisher suggests it for ages 2 and up.
- Numberblocks Advent Calendar24 Christmas story books featuring the Numberblocks, with counting woven in. A good fit for pre-school and Reception children who already watch the show.
For ages 6 and up
- LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026 (75456)A Mandalorian theme: the Mandalorian, Moff Gideon and Grogu in Christmas jumpers, plus seven mini vehicles including the Razor Crest and an X-wing in festive colours. Rated 6+.
- LEGO Marvel Advent Calendar 2026 (76340)Spider-Man, Iron Man, Dr. Doom, Ghost-Spider, Captain America and Wolverine minifigures, with mini builds including a snowball cannon and an X-Jet sleigh. Rated 6+.
- LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2026 (42698)A winter activity each day, from sleigh rides to snowman building, with Liann, Nova and Aliya mini dolls and animal figures including a seal, a pony and a polar bear. Rated 6+.
- Hot Wheels 2026 Advent CalendarTen 1:64 scale cars, including a snow globe car with a yeti driver, and 14 accessories such as a reindeer and a sleigh. Ornament clips let the cars hang on the tree.
- Barbie Advent Calendar with Fantasy AccessoriesDoor one is a Barbie doll; the other doors add outfits and accessories to turn her into a mermaid, a royal or a fairy, plus small animal friends. Not Christmas-themed, so it gets played with after December.
For Pokémon fans
There is no LEGO Pokémon advent calendar, but these two are officially licensed. For LEGO Pokémon sets themselves, see our LEGO Pokémon and Star Wars gift guide.
- Funko Bitty POP! Countdown Calendar: Pokémon24 tiny collectable Pokémon figures that stand in front of the box artwork to make a scene. Funko lists it for ages 3 and up, though the small figures suit older children better.
- Pokémon Festive Calendar: 24 books, activities and surprisesA book-based calendar with small books and activities behind the doors, aimed by the publisher at fans aged 6 and over.
Book advent calendars
A story a night is a lovely way to count down, and the books last well beyond Christmas. Our own free online advent calendar adds two new stories a day too.
- The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book CollectionSmall books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's picture books, one behind each door. It has more than a thousand customer reviews on Amazon UK.
Quick questions
When should I buy a kids' advent calendar?
By mid-November if you can. The calendars go on sale in the autumn and the popular LEGO ones often sell out before December. Check the delivery estimate on the product page if you are ordering late in November.
Are there advent calendars without chocolate?
Everything on this list is chocolate-free. For ideas you can fill yourself, see our guide to advent calendar ideas that aren't just chocolate.
Is there a free advent calendar for kids?
Yes. Our free online advent calendar opens a door every day from 1 to 24 December with two new stories and a game, with no app or sign-up.
Looking for something to fill your own calendar? Try our advent calendar ideas that aren't just chocolate. And from 1 December, open a door every day on our free online advent calendar, with two new stories and a game behind each one.