The countdown to Christmas is fast approaching, so you know what that means: it's advent calendar season!
And while I already have my favourites for my own wish list worked out (there are SO many good beauty advent calendars for 2024) I'm also shopping for countdowns for the men in my life.
If you're in the same situation, whether you're looking for the best men's advent calendar for your boyfriend, son, best friend or dad, I’ve put together an edit packed with special gifts for him that are exactly what you need.
- Best value: LookFantastic Iconic Grooming Advent Calendar
- Best for his beard: Ultimate Men’s Beard Grooming Advent Calendar
- Best luxury: Liberty Men's Advent Calendar 2024
- For the DIY guy: WERA Tool Advent Calendar
- Best for the beer lover: John Lewis Beer & Snacks Advent Calendar
- Best sock advent calendar: SOCKSHOP 25 Pair Christmas Advent Calendar
I’ve tracked down the best one-a-day holiday gift sets chock full of treats like personal grooming tools, lotions and aftershaves, drinks from coffee to beer or gin – and even socks!
How I chose the best 2024 men's advent calendars
I’ve been a shopping editor for over four years now, and one of the best things about my job is that when it comes to real life, I apply my expert skills there, too! Knowing what’s trending and what HELLO! readers are shopping makes it pretty easy to hit the target when it comes to choosing gifts, especially around Christmas.
And when it comes to the best advent calendars for men, every year I try to search for advent calendars for my husband and uni student son that will make their festive season special - and I don’t want to waste any money, so I make sure it’s something they’ll love.
Past season hits for the guys in my life have included food and beer advent calendars, hobby calendars and grooming countdowns, from beard kits to toiletries.
Those categories also just happen to be the overall favourites when it comes to the men's advent calendars HELLO! readers choose every Christmas – so I’ve made sure to include options across those themes.
And how did I select which calendars to include? Other than personal favourites that have proven hits in my life, I also took into consideration:
- Past and 2024 advent calendar trends: I’ve studied what our readers have shopped over the past three Christmases, and made sure to include the most popular men's advent calendars that you already love, the most-Googled advent calenders for men, and what’s hot for this festive season so far.
- Price: Everyone’s Christmas budget is different, so I made sure to including everything from budget buys to luxury men's advent calendars
- Verified ratings and reviews: While I’ve personally bought many of the advent calendars on the list, I haven’t been able to try all of them (unfortunately!). So, if I haven’t actually tried out the calendar first-hand I’ve relied on balanced reviews and top ratings from verified shoppers.
One of my favourite aspects of Christmas is an advent calendar to ramp up the excitement in the weeks before the big day. So check out my favourites for the guys...
1/9
Nivea Men’s Advent Calendar
What's inside
- 24 Nivea skincare and grooming gifts
- Treats include the brand's famed creams and serums (including the popular NIVEA MEN Anti-Age Hyaluron Eye Cream) as well as tools like a pocket fold comb and pumice stone
Editor's Note: "Nivea products are a big hit at my house, and this Nivea Men's Advent Calendar includes two dozen Nivea faves and exclusive gifts."
2/9
Liberty Men's Advent Calendar 2024
What's inside
- 25 products, including 14 full size
- Combined contents worth £701
- Brands include: Dr Sebagh, Acqua Di Parma, Hair by Sam McKnight, 111Skin, Dermalogica, Aveda and MORE
Editor’s Note: “The Liberty advent calendar for men is one of the UK’s most-Googled, and it’s no wonder why. While at £245 , it’s on the more expensive side, it’s more than worth it, especially if he loves luxury. With contents worth over £700, he'll find high-end cologne and eau de parfum, as well as skincare and hair care from top brands like Dermalogica, Aveda and 111Skin, and even a lush scented candle. And it is all nestled in a 25-drawer calendar in Liberty's iconic Evelyn Trail print.”
3/9
SOCKSHOP 25 Pair Christmas Advent Calendar
What's inside
- 25 pairs of soft, breathable high quality bamboo blend socks in Christmas patterns
- Fits men’s sizes 7-11
Editor's Note: “I’m a huge fan of Sockshop’s advent calendars, I wear the socks from mine all year round! And this 25-pair gift for men also comes in a couple’s version so you can share the fun.”
4/9
KreativeKraft Ultimate Men’s Beard Grooming Advent Calendar 2024
What's inside
- 24 beard and grooming gifts, from beard oil to face cream and body wash
Editor’s Note: “Beard kits are a hugely popular festive season present, and this advent calendar turns every day into Christmas with not just beard treats but also grooming gifts like facial and body creams, scrubs and masks. Amazon shoppers love it, giving it a 4.4-star average rating, plus it’s such a bargain at under £30 - a rare low price tag for a great advent calendar.”
5/9
Beer & Snacks Advent Calendar
What's inside
- 14 bottles of beer and a selection of savoury snacks
Editor’s Note: “For the beer loving guy in your life, there are a host of beer advent calendars to choose from. This one from John Lewis is top of my list because, well… SNACKS. Who could resist this selection for a very beer-y Christmas?”
6/9
Marvel 12-day sock advent calendar
What's inside
- 12 pairs of socks fitting size 6-11
- Each pair features favourite Marvel characters: Captain America, Hulk, Spiderman, Iron man, Thor & more
Editor's Note: "If he's a Marvel fan, he'll love this sock advent calendar featuring 12-days of cosy comic book hero socks. Shoppers have given the gift an impressive 4.5 star rating."
7/9
LookFantastic Iconic Grooming Advent Calendar
What's inside
- 25 shaving, hair care and skincare gifts
- Brands included: ELEMIS, Shiseido, Kiehl's,Rituals, L'Oréal Professionnel, Murdock Barbers of London, Aromatherapy Associates, This Works plus MORE.
Editor’s Note: “I bought LookFantastic’s beauty advent calendar for myself last year and it was a show stopper - the retailer’s Christmas countdowns are always a treat, and this one for men is such a great deal! It has £415 worth of goodies for just £85. If he’s into self-care, he’ll love delving into this indulgent calendar all through December.”
8/9
WERA Tool Advent Calendar
What's inside
- Daily gifts to eventually create a mini tool kit: Bits, sockets, a Zyklop Mini bit ratchet head, and bitholding screwdriver
- Salt and pepper set in the Wera design and Zyklop Mini bottle opener included
Editor’s Note: “WERA’s popular tool advent calendar is perfect for the DIY fan. Unique, practical and handy, it’s a #1 seller on Amazon for a reason!”
9/9
Clarins men's advent calendar 2024
What's inside
- 12 days of Clarins’ best-selling skin and body care products
- There are 2 full size and 10 travel-size treats worth £108 in total.
Editor's Note: "Whether he needs a little prompt with his skincare, or he's already something of a pro, the ClarinsMen advent calendar hits the sweet spot. Inside he'll find skin care, body care and more."
Advent calendar season has just kicked off though - so keep checking back! I'll be updating this edit with all the best newly-released advent calendars for men all the way up to Christmas.
