The Best Stationery Advent Calendars For 2026

I love stationery, and I love stationery advent calendars. So I’ve curated a list of the best stationery advent calendars available (in my opinion) for 2026. My list includes some of my personal favourites plus a few that are new to me. And this year’s newbies (for me) are The Calligraphy Box and Tom Bow.

I constantly update this page as soon as I find what the current year’s calendars are going to be. So keep checking back as I confirm availability, pre-sale dates, prices, and unboxing videos as each calendar becomes available.

Why Choose a Stationery Advent Calendar?

Stationery advent calendars are a brilliant alternative to the usual beauty and food calendars, especially for the millions of us who love pens, notebooks, paper, stickers, journaling supplies and beautiful desk bits.

What makes them so much fun is that each calendar has its own personality. Some are calming and mindful, some focus more on pens and practical stationery, some are perfect for journaling and planning, while others are fun, colourful, luxurious, or simply a lovely “just because” treat.

And of course a Stationery Advent Calendar gives you a gorgeous supply of themed stationery products to use throughout the following year!

I find that rotating between the different stationery calendars each year provides the best experience. Even though the theme may change, most brands include a similar mix of product types each year, so switching calendars is a fun way to keep the surprise element fresh.

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Kinda Kawaii 2026 Stationery Advent Calendar: The Library

Kinda Kawaii was my favourite new Stationery Advent Calendar find last year, and their 2026 Advent Calendar looks like it’s going to be just as exciting!

As the name suggests, Kinda Kawaii designs its calendars with an obviously kawaii feel, filling them with quirky, cute and usable stationery. Last year’s Bookstore Stationery Advent Calendar was packed with stickers, pens, mini notebooks, paper clips, bookmarks and other small stationery treats, all tied together with a gorgeous bookstore theme. But what really made it stand out was the calendar itself. The beautifully made bookstore opened up to reveal stacks of book-shaped drawer trays, while the sloping roof lifted up to create another hidden compartment. Even the front and back were decorated with little bookstore windows filled with flowers and piles of books. It was designed to be kept and reused — which, of course, I have!

For 2026, they’re sticking with the book theme but moving from The Bookstore to The Library, and from look of things, the calendar itself is going to be every bit as fabulous as last year’s.

Take a closer look at the Kinda Kawaii 2026 Advent Calendar : The Library here

Watch the 2025 Kinda Kawaii Bookstore Stationery Advent Calendar unboxing below.

Cult Pens Stationery Advent Calendars 2026

Cult Pens is back again with two more ‘cult’ Stationery Advent Calendars (pun intended) and has announced that this year’s presale starts on 28th August 2026!

Cult Pens calendars are all about ‘the pen’ (with a little help from the pencil). They’re a great way to get your hands on some gorgeous fountain pens, ballpoints, rollerballs, felt pens, markers and more. There’s often the odd desktop accessory and small notebook thrown in too. But if you’re after stylish journals, diaries, to-do lists and sticky notes, then the Cult Pens Stationery Advent Calendars probably aren’t for you.

As with last year, there are two calendars to choose from: the standard Cult Pens Advent Calendar and the much more expensive Premium version. And Cult Pens has already given me one rather exciting spoiler for 2026 — for the first time, each calendar will contain an exclusive fountain pen.

I have to admit, I really love the standard calendar. The Premium version is lovely if you’re into posh pens, but there’s something much more fun about the eclectic assortment of writing paraphernalia you get in the standard one. I’ve discovered some genuinely brilliant pens this way — including several that I’ve liked so much I’ve gone on to buy more of afterwards.

This year’s theme is Harlequin, which Cult Pens describes as “a theatrical icon of Boxing Day pantos”. So I’m expecting plenty of drama, colour and perhaps a few surprises behind those doors!

Cult Pens Stationery Advent Calendars Harlequin Red Edition 2026 (standard)

The standard Stationery Advent Calendar contains 24 boxes of happiness to open. This year there’s a slight price jump to £100 (last year it was £95).

As usual, the Harlequin Red Edition promises to be packed with pens, storage, accessories, and something to write on or in, with a total value much higher than the £100 price tag. And, as mentioned earlier, this year the calendar will include an exclusive fountain pen for the first time.

Get your Cult Pens 2026 Harlequin Red Stationery Advent Calendar Cult Pens 2026 Harlequin Red Stationery Advent Calendar here!

Cult Pens Stationery Turquoise Edition Advent Calendar 2025 Unboxing

If you’d like to see what’s in the 2025 Advent Calendar and if it’s worth the money… press play below!

Cult Pens 2026 Stationery Advent Calendars Harlequin Green Edition (premium)

The Cult Pens Premium Harlequin Green Edition Stationery Advent Calendar has also increased in price this year, costing a whopping £550 (last year it was £500), and contains just 12 boxes of happiness… albeit luxury happiness!

One of the key differences between this calendar and the standard Red Edition is that you get to choose what nib size you prefer. But there are limited quantities available, so if nib size matters to you, you’ll need to get your order in quickly!

Last year we had premium brands such as Montblanc (if I’m honest, that pen was a bit boring), Graf von Faber-Castell and Platinum. It’s all about luxury and makes a great gift for fountain pen enthusiasts who love surprises. And, as always, Cult Pens promises great value, with the contents worth far more than the price of the calendar.

In previous years, this calendar has had quite a masculine, executive feel to it. The pens are always lovely, but I would personally love to see a bit more colour!

You can get your Cult Pens 2026 Premium Stationery Advent Calendar Here.

Cult Pens BLACK EDITION Stationery Advent Calendar 2025 Unboxing

f you’d like to see what £500 bought you last year, you can watch my complete 2025 Black Edition unboxing below.

Papier Stationery Advent Calendars 2026: 12 and 24 Day

This year, Papier has both a 12-day and a 24-day Stationery Advent Calendar to choose from, and I’m just a little bit excited about this!

The 12-day calendar was available in the US and Australia last year — and possibly a few other countries — but it never made it to the UK. BUt this year it’s in the UK and was the first Stationery Calendar to arrive, and I’ve unboxed it! (see below).

Papier’s 24 Doors of Desk Delights Stationery Advent Calendar is always centred around luxury planning and organisation. And that includes the gorgeous packaging, which is practically begging to be reused for storing stationery, jewellery, craft supplies, knick-knacks, small toys and more.

I tend to dismantle the calendar and use the individual tray compartments to carry and organise my art supplies, embroidery tools and threads. I also keep all the cute little boxes, as they’re perfect for gifting smaller presents in!

The calendar is a bit of a splurge, with last year’s version costing £140, but it contained £200 worth of high-quality stationery treats. And it really is high quality. It’s usually filled with gorgeous brass stationery accessories, beautiful pens and practical notebooks or mini journals. There’s also normally something a little bit quirky included, such as a photo frame, mini stamp kit or jigsaw.

It’s a gorgeous luxury calendar and a joy to open, but the contents don’t tend to change dramatically from year to year. Don’t get me wrong: the design and theme change, and you may receive a mini diary rather than a mini journal. However, like a few of the other stationery advent calendars featured on this page, Papier tends to follow a familiar format, meaning certain types of products are likely to appear each year.

It also doesn’t tend to sell out immediately — although it does eventually sell out — so you should have a little time to decide whether it’s the right calendar for you.

Buy yours here.

Papier 12 Day Stationery Advent Calendar 2026 Unboxing

To see what was included in the 2026 Papier 24 Day Stationery Advent Calendar, watch my unboxing video below.

Unboxing The 2026 Papier Stationery Advent Calendar

Colorverse Colorvent Calendar 2026

Last year was the first time I’d unboxed a Colorverse Colorvent Calendar. Although I didn’t love every single colour, I absolutely loved the experience, the way it was presented and, of course, those gorgeous glass bottles!

The Colorverse Colorvent Calendar contains 24 brand-new fountain pen inks, each presented in one of Colorverse’s beautiful signature-style glass bottles. The selection includes a lovely mixture of standard, sheening and shimmering inks, with a completely new colour to discover each day.

One thing to bear in mind is that most of the inks remain exclusive to the calendar. Customers are invited to vote for their three favourite colours, with the most popular shades then released as regular full-sized bottles the following year.

Some people are understandably disappointed that they can’t buy full-sized bottles of all the inks. I completely understand how frustrating it could be to fall in love with a colour, only for it not to be one of the shades chosen for release. Personally, though, I don’t mind only having the smaller sample bottles. I rarely finish an entire bottle of ink, and having lots of smaller colours encourages me to keep switching things up and being more creative in my journals and notebooks.

The 2026 edition also has a few extra additions that make it even more exciting. As well as the much-loved Golden Ticket, which is hidden inside a very limited number of calendars, this year’s calendar includes an exclusive ink swatch sheet and coupons offering four different benefits. These add a little more fun and value to the whole Colorvent experience.

Interestingly, the Colorverse Colorvent Calendar remains surprisingly elusive in the UK, despite being readily available in the US and across much of Europe. I bought mine from an Italian stationery company called Stilo & Stile, which is very easy to order from. I’ve since bought several other products from them without any problems, so they’re always a company I’m happy to recommend.


The 2026 Colorverse Colorvent Advent Calendar costs £171.98 and is available now to pre-order here.

2025 Colorvent Calendar Unboxing

Martha Brook 24 Days Of Stationery Advent Calendar 2026

The gorgeous Martha Brook Stationery Advent Calendar 2026 is one of the few Stationery Advent Calendars that need to be ordered early in the year due to issues with fake ‘copy-cat’ versions back in 2024.

There is now a limited pre-sale during early May every year (I’ve got my copy), but if you’ve missed out on the pre-sale, it’s worth putting yourself on the waiting list, as last year there were a few extra Advent Calendars that became available around October!

The theme is always tightly under wraps (even for me), but always follows the same look and feel, being styled like a set of books, with 24 individual boxes (approx. 15.2 x 10cm) housed inside an outer box measuring 28.5 x 16 x 10cm. There has been a small price increase this year, with the 2026 calendar now priced at £115 (up from £109 last year).

It’s a beautiful calendar and makes a truly gorgeous gift. The designs tend to be heavily influenced by nature and traditions — perfect for stationery lovers who enjoy journaling, reading, and mindful creativity. What really sets this calendar apart is that it’s not just about what’s inside — the packaging is part of the experience.

Important: Pre-sale & Scam Warning This calendar sold out during the May 2025 pre-sale, and demand is expected to be just as high this year. It can only be purchased via the official Martha Brook website. Numerous scam websites appear every year offering “discounted” versions — these are fake. Please don’t be tempted — if the price looks too good to be true, it is.

Martha Brook Stationery Advent Calendar Unboxing

If you’re interested in seeing what comes in the Martha Brook Stationery Advent Calendar watch the 2025 unboxing video below.

Colour Their Day 24 Days Of Stationery Advent Calendar 2026

If you’re looking for an injection of bright and fun stationery, then check out the Colour Their Days 24 Days Of Stationery Advent Calendar. This calendar is bursting with positivity and colour, and includes items such as pens, paperclips, DL notepads, A6 exercise notebooks.

Please note the photos below show the type of items/designs you may receive in your box (not necessarily the actual items). Andrea (the owner) likes to keep it a surprise and never reveals exactly what’s inside… which I personally love!

Priced at £70, the handmade advent calendar contains approximately £102 worth of stationery goodies. But if your budget won’t stretch to this, there are a few other colourful Stationery Advent Calendars to choose from.

• Colour Their Day 24 Days Of Stationery Advent Calendar – £70
• Colour Their Day 12 Days Of Stationery Advent Calendar – £33
• Colour Their Day Washi Tape 24 Day Advent Calendar – £50
• Colour Their Day Washi Tape 12 Day Advent Calendar – £27.50

I’ve always been a big supporter of this wonderfully colourful stationery Calendar, but until this year, I had never bought my own. That’s all about to change as I’ve bought the 2025 Colour Their Days 24 Days Of Stationery Advent Calendar. You can see my unboxing below.

Colour Their Day 24 Days Of Stationery Advent Calendar 2025 Unboxing

Hubman & Chubgirl Holiday Happy Mail Advent Calendar 2025

Hubman and Chubgirl is a cute stationery brand based in Canada. It’s a new brand to me that was mentioned by one of my followers on my YouTube channel last year. Hubman and Chubgirl are known for their cute cartoon-style images that are designed in-house (by Chubgirl) and often follow a theme. I would say they’re journal-centric with cute notebooks, sticker sets, and accessories.

Their attention to cuteness makes their Stationery Advent Calendars highly prized. They focus a lot on mindfulness alongside creativity, and have created a couple of calendars that can be purchased and used all year as a little pick-me-up gift.

As it’s Christmas, I’ve focused on their Holiday Happy Mail Stationery Advent Calendar, which is new for this year, and contains unique products only available in the calendar! All the little Advent boxes inside the calendar have been designed so they can be reused. I’ve ordered this to unbox, although because it’s being sent from Canada I have no idea when it will arrive!

The calendar costs $180. I had a discount code that gave me $36 off, and then I had to pay an extra $30 for shipping, $24.81 in taxes. So the total was $208.81, which cost approximately £162.50.

You can get yours here.

You can watch the 2025 Holiday Happy Mail Stationery Advent Calendar below

Hubman & Chubgirl Holiday Happy Mail Stationery Advent Calendar Unboxing

Diamine Invent Advent Calendar 2026 Teal Edition

Diamine’s annual Inkvent calendar has become the stuff of legend, and this year’s is rumoured to be the best yet. It’s filled with 25 little bottles of ink in a variety of lovely colours. Behind doors no. 1-24 there is a bottle of 12ml ink, while behind the 25th is a larger 30ml bottle (because it’s Christmas after all).

All the inks are brand new. Some are standard, some sheen, some shimmer, some smell (nice), and some are chameleons (they change). And, this year, for the first time, there’ll be some pigment inks, including pigment shimmers and pigment chameleons. 

It’s a fabulous introduction to ink for anyone interested in creative writing, ink illustrations, and art. Personally, I think this year’s calendar is my favourite!

Last year it cost £88. This year it’s going to cost £92 costs and can be pre-ordered at Cult Pens.

2025 Diamine Inkvent Calendar Unboxing