The 30 Best Advent Calendars For Men, Packed With Every Kind Of Treat (2024)

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Best Advent Calendars For Men: Our Editors’ Top Picks Best Advent Calendars For Men Overall 24 Days Of Chocolate Confections Godiva 2024 Holiday Classic Chocolate Advent Calendar Mixers And Bitters For Creating Craft Cocktails Williams Sonoma x Woodford Reserve 8 Days Of Spirit Sweet Treats In An Illuminated Wooden Display Harry & David Limited Edition 24 Days of Treats Best Food Advent Calendars For Men Flavorful Chili Sauces That Bring On The Spice Fly By Jing Winter In Sichuan Gourmet Nuts For Serious Snackers 12 Days Of Gourmet Nuts Winter Wonderland Fresh Spices From India's Finest Farms Vahdam 24 Spices of Christmas Best Game Advent Calendars For Men An Ongoing Mystery With Daily Riddles Exit: The Game Advent Calendar (The Missing Hollywood Star) Mini Holiday-Themed Jigsaw Puzzles New Yorker Puzzle Advent Calendar A Series Of Tech-Savvy Electronic Challenges Eight Electronic Games Advent Calendar Best Sports Advent Calendars For Men A Dream Team Of Collectible Football Figures Funko 2024 NFL 24 Day Advent Calendar NBA Collectibles With A Court-Shaped Puzzle Party Animal NBA TeenyMates Advent Calendar Best Grooming Advent Calendars For Men Luxury Skin, Hair And Wellness Products Liberty Men's Advent Calendar Daily Surprises In The Form Of Skincare Saviors Kiehl's 12 Mini Advent-ures Gift Set A Bundle Of Memorable, Long-Lasting Scents Maison Margiela Replica Advent Calendar Best Value Advent Calendars For Men Two Dozen Coffee Pods With Festive Brews Keurig 24 Cups Of Cheer Advent Calendar A Candy Countdown Inspired By The Peanuts Gang Williams Sonoma x Peanuts 24-Day Advent Calendar Classic Lip Balms In Christmas Flavors 12 Days of ChapStick Holiday Advent Calendar Best Alcohol Advent Calendars For Men A 24-Day Whiskey-Tasting Adventure Flaviar Whiskey Advent Calendar 2024 One Craft Beer A Day, For 12 Days City Brew Tours 12 Beers Of Christmas 2024 Daily Pours Of World-Class Wines Vinebox 12 Nights Of Wine Best Hobby Advent Calendars For Men Colorful Pairs For Sock Collectors Happy Socks 24-Pack Advent Calendar Gift Set Bookish Surprises For The Bibliophile The Book Lover's Advent Calendar Best Snack Calendars For Men A Savory Snack A Day To Keep Cravings At Bay Cowboy Countdown 12 Days Of Beef Jerky Freeze-Dried Desserts T-Minus 12 Days To Christmas Supergarden 12 Days Of Astronaut Ice Cream Best Movie-Inspired Advent Calendars For Men Sweets That Would Impress Buddy The Elf Williams Sonoma Elf Advent Calendar Buildable Star Wars Models For A Dose Of Nostalgia Lego Star Wars 2024 Advent Calendar Iconic Collectibles Based On 'A Christmas Story' A Christmas Story Advent Calendar 2024 Best Luxury Advent Calendars For Men Little Luxuries That Were The Favorite Of Williams Sonoma's Founder Williams Sonoma Chuck's Luxury Advent Calendar A Dapper Pick Inspired By 007 Seven Decades of James Bond More Advent Calendar Stories To Shop

With the holidays on the horizon, we scoped out the best advent calendars for men to get your guy into the spirit of the season. And though there’s still time, keep in mind that the most highly coveted countdowns sell out quickly so you will want to act fast. Luckily, there’s no shortage of options, including our favorites: gourmet nuts and chili sauces for foodies, a riddle-fueled mystery for card game lovers, and Funko Pocket Pops in the likeness of NFL players for football fans.

In addition to the theme of its contents, look for the countdown length of the calendar you’re considering; while many cover a 24-day span, others contain 12 or eight days’ worth of goodies (especially if they’re particularly luxe). Whether you’re shopping for a family member or partner, a friend or yourself, we’ve rounded up 30 of the best advent calendars for men that cater to all styles and tastes. And for more holiday magic in the weeks before Christmas, check out our full round-up of the Best Advent Calendars for everyone on your list.

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24 Days Of Chocolate Confections

Godiva 2024 Holiday Classic Chocolate Advent Calendar

Godiva’s advent calendar is the ultimate treat for the guy with a sweet tooth. With festive but simple packaging, he’ll get right down to business—and by that, we mean enjoying the assortment of milk, dark and white chocolates that are hiding behind the box’s 24 doors.

Mixers And Bitters For Creating Craft Cocktails

Williams Sonoma x Woodford Reserve 8 Days Of Spirit

Craft cocktails are certainly in his future with this advent calendar from Williams Sonoma and Woodford Reserve. While the eight-day countdown doesn’t include actual alcohol, it does include everything else he’ll need to concoct his favorite bourbon-based drinks, from barrel-aged bitters to premium mixers.

Sweet Treats In An Illuminated Wooden Display

Harry & David Limited Edition 24 Days of Treats

Any guy who respects the art of presentation will revere this Harry & David offering. Below its glowing battery-operated Christmas scene, the traditional wooden advent calendar has 24 drawers brimming with treats. He’ll get to indulge in chocolates—truffles, coins and mints—and shortbread cookies. Best of all, he can save the display to restock next year.

Best Food Advent Calendars For Men

Flavorful Chili Sauces That Bring On The Spice

Fly By Jing Winter In Sichuan

Shopping for a food advent calendar for your guy who likes to experiment in the kitchen? You’re in luck, because Fly By Jing’s holiday box houses 12 days’ worth of Chinese chili sauces. Featuring a mix of the brand’s bestselling jars and brand-new flavors, it’s guaranteed to spice things up in the best way possible.

Gourmet Nuts For Serious Snackers

12 Days Of Gourmet Nuts Winter Wonderland

The serial snacker will go, well, nuts for Neil Edley’s 12-day advent calendar. Each of 12 tins is filled with 2 ounces of gourmet nuts, with a variety ranging from salted pistachios and smoked almonds to flavor-packed trail mixes and nut blends.

Fresh Spices From India's Finest Farms

Whether he is a seasoned chef or just binge-watched The Bear, the guy who likes to add flavor to every meal will appreciate Vahdam India’s 24 Spices of Christmas countdown. He can get as creative in the kitchen as his heart—er, stomach—desires with two dozen authentic single-origin spices, all of which have been freshly sourced from India’s finest farms.

Best Game Advent Calendars For Men

An Ongoing Mystery With Daily Riddles

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Exit: The Game Advent Calendar (The Missing Hollywood Star)

If he loves an escape room challenge, he’ll have a blast with Exit: The Game Advent Calendar. Behind each door of the 24-day puzzle is a card with a riddle that will help solve the mystery at hand: A Hollywood star has vanished while filming a Christmas movie. As he solves each clue, he’ll discover which door to open next.

Mini Holiday-Themed Jigsaw Puzzles

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New Yorker Puzzle Advent Calendar

If his game of choice is a puzzle, this is the advent calendar for him. Made by New York Puzzle Company, the gift box contains 24 smaller boxes filled with miniature jigsaw challenges. Each sustainably crafted puzzle has 100 pieces and, when solved, brings one of The New Yorker’s yuletide-themed magazine covers to life.

A Series Of Tech-Savvy Electronic Challenges

Eight Electronic Games Advent Calendar

A coding advent calendar? Why yes, it does exist. This countdown from British brand Eight Innovation is practically made for your favorite tech guy. For 24 days straight, he’ll be challenged to build a circuit-based electronic game like a slot machine, code cracker and wire maze. He’ll receive diagram instructions to aid in each adventure, and they’ll become more difficult as he opens each new door.

Best Sports Advent Calendars For Men

A Dream Team Of Collectible Football Figures

Funko 2024 NFL 24 Day Advent Calendar

If he lives for football season, he’ll appreciate the novelty of Funko’s NFL-themed advent calendar. For 24 days, he’ll unbox the brand’s signature 2-inch figures—called Pocket Pops—created in the likeness of the league’s star players. If he’s lucky, his lineup will feature his favorites from the field.

NBA Collectibles With A Court-Shaped Puzzle

Party Animal NBA TeenyMates Advent Calendar

If basketball is his sport of choice, opt for Teenymates’ NBA advent calendar. Every day, he’ll get to open a window of the box to find a miniature figure that represents one of the league’s best players. He’ll also receive a 24-piece court puzzle and a fold-down stadium play mat to set his new pals up accordingly. There’s an NFL version available, too.

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Luxury Skin, Hair And Wellness Products

Liberty Men's Advent Calendar

That’s right: Liberty London’s iconic beauty advent calendar has a men’s counterpart. The curated assortment of 28 products includes fragrance, skincare and haircare items, as well as more general wellness products (a candle, toothpaste and deodorant). Of the items, 14 are full-sized—including Acqua Di Parma Colonia Body Lotion, Dermalogica’s Special Cleansing Gel and a pack of 111 Skin eye masks—but he’ll get plenty of travel-sized goodies from the likes of Creed, Korres and Philip Kingsley, too. Valued at $970, it’s pretty much a steal for the well-groomed guy on your list.

Daily Surprises In The Form Of Skincare Saviors

Kiehl's 12 Mini Advent-ures Gift Set

If he takes good care of his skin—or is constantly “borrowing” your products—treat him to this gift set from Kiehl’s. It’s a different take on the classic advent calendar; instead of doors to open daily, he’ll just reach into the box and grab one wrapped cream, salve, cleanser or the like for 12 days straight.

A Bundle Of Memorable, Long-Lasting Scents

Maison Margiela Replica Advent Calendar

Expand his fragrance collection with Maison Margiela’s holiday countdown. The limited-edition box features seven drawers filled with miniature versions of the brand’s popular gender-neutral eau de toilettes, bath products and scented candles, all of which are from the Replica collection and meant to induce a feeling of nostalgia.

Best Value Advent Calendars For Men

Two Dozen Coffee Pods With Festive Brews

Keurig 24 Cups Of Cheer Advent Calendar

The coffee drinker whose Keurig is his BFF will appreciate the brand’s holiday sampler. He’ll get 24 days of warm and toasty beverages—plus a few iced options—from the likes of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, McCafé, Lavazza, Cinnabon, La Colombe Coffee Roasters and Swiss Miss.

A Candy Countdown Inspired By The Peanuts Gang

Williams Sonoma x Peanuts 24-Day Advent Calendar

The guy who loves a bit of nostalgia around the holidays will be charmed by Williams Sonoma’s Peanuts advent calendar. Behind the box’s colorful doors are 24 delectable candies including milk toffee crunch squares, dark chocolate mint squares, coconut crèmes and more. Each treat is wrapped in Charlie Brown-inspired packaging, of course.

Classic Lip Balms In Christmas Flavors

12 Days of ChapStick Holiday Advent Calendar

Every guy could use a full-on ChapStick stash—especially during mistletoe season. The beloved brand’s advent calendar includes a dozen lip balms in classic Christmas flavors like Candy Cane, Cake Batter, Graham Cracker and Vanilla Icing. Sweet, indeed.

Best Alcohol Advent Calendars For Men

A 24-Day Whiskey-Tasting Adventure

Flaviar Whiskey Advent Calendar 2024

Toast your favorite whiskey enthusiast with this advent calendar from Flaviar (which also makes our favorite spirits subscription box). The box contains 12 mini bottles of bestsellers and new releases so he can discover new favorites while still enjoying the classics. He’ll also get two Glencairn tasting glasses to really get him in the holiday spirit.

One Craft Beer A Day, For 12 Days

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City Brew Tours 12 Beers Of Christmas 2024

Does he like to crack open a cold one every night? If so, City Brew Tours’ 12 Beers of Christmas advent calendar should be right up his alley. He’ll receive a dozen different craft beers—hoppy IPAs and sour ales included—from small independent breweries around the U.S. To add to the fun, he’ll also get surprise gifts, tasting notes and access to interactive virtual tastings.

Daily Pours Of World-Class Wines

Vinebox 12 Nights Of Wine

If wine is his drink of choice, Vinebox has him covered with two different 12-day offerings this year. The European Holiday Collection boasts a dozen 100mL vials from Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, while the Coastal Holiday Collection focuses on wine-country blends from Southern California up to Washington State. (A “24 Nights of Wine” option will get the true vino connoisseur both boxes.) No matter what you decide, it’ll come with tasting notes, an art print and access to sommelier-led virtual tasting videos.

Best Hobby Advent Calendars For Men

Colorful Pairs For Sock Collectors

Happy Socks 24-Pack Advent Calendar Gift Set

Every guy could use a sock drawer refresh—and for those who like collecting unique pairs, a new one a day for 24 days is pretty awesome. The Happy Socks advent calendar toes the line between playful and practical, thanks to the brand’s colorful prints and patterns.

Bookish Surprises For The Bibliophile

The Book Lover's Advent Calendar

This unique advent calendar is for the bookworms who prefer literary gifts over sweets during their holiday countdowns. Voracious readers will find bookish trinkets behind each of the 25 doors, including a variety of stickers, holiday ornaments, rubber stamps, a reading Bingo card and magnetic bookmarks. What’s more, the packaging is sturdy and adorned with beautiful graphics.

Best Snack Calendars For Men

A Savory Snack A Day To Keep Cravings At Bay

Cowboy Countdown 12 Days Of Beef Jerky

There’s bound to be a guy on your list who prefers savory to sweet. The 12-day Cowboy Countdown is packed with chewy beef sticks flavored with either cajun seasoning, habanero or teriyaki. The carnivore in your life will have the jolliest—and tastiest—holiday season ever.

Freeze-Dried Desserts T-Minus 12 Days To Christmas

Supergarden 12 Days Of Astronaut Ice Cream

This one-of-a-kind advent calendar is for the wannabe space travelers on your list. NASA fans will find 12 freeze-dried astronaut ice creams inspired by the Apollo 7 space mission inside this rocket-shaped box. Flavors include classic bites of Vanilla and Chocolate alongside adventurous ones like Banana Bubbles With Cocoa Glaze and Chewing Gum–Flavored Mini Balls.

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Sweets That Would Impress Buddy The Elf

Williams Sonoma Elf Advent Calendar

Buddy the Elf’s four favorite food groups—candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup—are all represented in Williams Sonoma’s Elf advent calendar. Any Will Ferrell fan will recite his favorite movie lines as he counts down the 12 days to Christmas, noshing on Buddy’s aforementioned sugary staples plus caramels, chocolates, peppermint taffy and more. There’s even a Mr. Narwhal sugar cookie.

Buildable Star Wars Models For A Dose Of Nostalgia

Lego Star Wars 2024 Advent Calendar

The force will be with any Star Wars fan who receives this nostalgic Lego countdown. With 368 pieces inside, he’ll get to build miniature versions of 25 years’ worth of legendary Star Wars-themed models and collectible figures. As he recreates some of his favorite scenes (think: Yoda’s Jedi Starfighter, a Mandalorian gauntlet and Darth Vader’s castle), he’ll feel like a kid all over again. (There’s a Harry Potter version too, should that strike his fancy).

Iconic Collectibles Based On 'A Christmas Story'

A Christmas Story Advent Calendar 2024

If he tunes in to the annual A Christmas Story marathon on cable every year, this advent calendar from Jaaks Pacific will be the equivalent of a Red Ryder BB gun. Inspired by Ralphie’s adventures in the classic 1983 film, its 24 windows hold 1-inch collectibles of the iconic leg lamp, pink bunny suit and “fragile” box, to name a few. He’ll enjoy reminiscing, and you won’t have to worry about anyone shooting an eye out.

Best Luxury Advent Calendars For Men

Little Luxuries That Were The Favorite Of Williams Sonoma's Founder

Williams Sonoma Chuck's Luxury Advent Calendar

Sometimes “luxury” doesn’t have to mean extravagance. Take it from Chuck Williams, the late founder of Williams Sonoma, by whom this advent calendar is inspired. In it, you’ll find 24 of the tastemaker’s favorite indulgences for the home and kitchen. These include condiments like Edmond Fallot Mustard, seasonings like a mini Jacobsen Flaked Sea Salt tin, an assortment of decadent peppermint bark bites and other confections, and, of course, cookware-inspired ornaments galore.

A Dapper Pick Inspired By 007

Seven Decades of James Bond

Seven Decades Of James Bond is a limited-edition calendar that’s only produced in a series of 1,000, making it the perfect gift for that extra-special guy. Everything about this package is thoughtful, from the red dots embossed on the front of the sleek keepsake box—which bring to mind the iconic gun barrel opening sequence—to the collectibles found in its seven drawers that will take your recipient through the franchise’s 25-film history. The contents, which have a combined retail value of over £350 (that’s $450), include Isthmus Casino hand-carved marble coolers, limited-edition Vesper socks and a hand-embroidered linen pocket square.

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