The Countdown Is On ALDI Reveals 2026 Advent Calendar Lineup

The Countdown Is On: ALDI Reveals 2026 Advent Calendar Lineup

This year's expanded assortment brings more new Advent calendars to shelves than ever before.

ALDI expands its Advent calendar assortment into new categories, including beauty, baking, stationery, magnetic building toys and ALDI-branded merchandise.
Returning favorites get a refresh, including the wine and Emporium Selection cheese Advent calendars, designed to deliver a coordinated tasting experience with complementary pairings.
Starting Nov. 4, shoppers can discover over 25 calendars in the 2026 Advent calendar assortment at ALDI stores.

BATAVIA, Ill., Oct. 30, 2026 — ALDI shakes up the holiday countdown with the return of its iconic Advent calendars, with more than 25 varieties. Starting Nov. 4, shoppers can discover everything from beauty and baking to stationery and even ALDI keepsakes, as this year's expanded assortment takes the signature holiday tradition into unexpected territory.

Following the launch of the ALDI Blind Box earlier this year, one thing is clear: shoppers love a surprise moment. And with select Advent calendar sales up nearly 20% last year, ALDI is bringing even more ways to join the countdown.

“Who says the best part of the holidays has to take place only one day?” said Bridget Kozlowski, Director of Communications, ALDI U.S. “Since our first Wine Advent Calendar in 2018, we've found new ways to make the countdown part of the celebration. This year, we're giving shoppers more ways to celebrate the little moments leading up to the holidays, with trending countdowns they might not expect to find at their grocery store.”

A Little Something for Everyone

From new surprises to refreshed favorites, there's an Advent calendar for everyone on the list. A sampling of the 2026 assortment includes:

NEW | ALDI Super Fan Advent Calendar ($29.99): Packed with 12 ALDI-branded items, from wine stoppers and ornaments to socks, snow globes and more.
NEW | Crofton 24 Days of Baking Advent Calendar ($19.99): Offers 24 days of baking gadgets and tools.
NEW | Creativity for Kids Sensory Advent Calendar ($14.99): Promises 24 days of sensory surprises, including slimes, doughs, toys and squishies.
NEW | Stationery Advent Calendar ($19.99): Filled with notebooks, pens, markers, sticky pads and more.
REFRESHED | Wine Advent Calendar ($59.99) and Emporium Selection Advent Cheese Calendar ($16.99):
- These two calendars are designed to be enjoyed together, with each day's wine intentionally paired with complementary cheese. The Wine Advent Calendar also offers an entirely new selection of wines from around the world, including regions like Greece and France.

REFRESHED | Barissimo Coffee and Cocoa Advent Calendar ($16.99): Introduces a new cocoa variation alongside updated coffee flavors.
REFRESHED | Burman's Hot Sauce Advent Calendar ($14.99): Packed with 25 bottles of Burman’s hot sauce.
REFRESHED | Pure Being Dog Advent Calendar ($7.99): Filled with everything from toys to treats to keep tails wagging all season long.
REFRESHED | Choceur Kids Advent Calendar ($1.99): Delivers delicious chocolates kids will love behind every door.

For the full Advent calendar lineup, visit the ALDI Advent calendar page.

ALDI Advent Calendar Q&A

Q: When and where can shoppers find the 2026 Advent calendars?

Q: What makes this year's assortment different?

Q: How do the Wine and Cheese Advent Calendars work together?

About ALDI U.S.

ALDI is America’s fastest-growing grocer, serving millions of customers across the country each month. Our disciplined approach to operating with simplicity and efficiency gives our customers great products at the lowest prices of any national grocery store.* ALDI strives to have a positive impact on its customers, employees and communities by being socially and environmentally responsible, earning ALDI recognition as a leading grocer in sustainability.** In addition to helping protect the planet, ALDI helps customers save time and money through convenient shopping options via in-store, curbside pickup or delivery. For more information about ALDI, visit aldi.us.

*According to the 2026 ALDI Price Leadership Report.
**According to Progressive Grocer's 2023-2025 Top 10 Most Sustainable Grocers lists.

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