24 doorsWhat’s inside →The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026: what’s inside and where to buy
The Elf on the Shelf's 2026 calendar from HarperPop is a hardcover box of envelopes, one for each day of December, with the Santaverse characters on the cover: Scout Elves, the Elf Pets reindeer and the North Pole.
24 doors$19.95$1 a doorDoor priceThe price on the box over its 24 doors. Pricier per door than 67% of this season's books calendars; the median is about $0.92, across 9.The rest of the numbers ↓
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About The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026
The Elf on the Shelf's 2026 calendar from HarperPop is a hardcover box of envelopes, one for each day of December, with the Santaverse characters on the cover: Scout Elves, the Elf Pets reindeer and the North Pole. Each envelope opens to something to read or do: tiny storybooks, activities, colouring sheets, recipes, door hangers, cutouts and a letter to Santa.
The cover promises 24 days of books, activities and more; HarperCollins's own text speaks of the 25 days to Christmas. 19.20 USD at harpercollins.com, published 15 September 2026 (list price 23.99 USD) and in stock when checked on 5 October 2026.
The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026 at a glance
- Made by
- Season
- 2026
- Doors
- Price from
- $19.95
- Our rating
- 4/5
- Sold in
- the US, Canada and Australia
- What’s inside
- Features
What’s inside The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026
- 24
- Items inside
- 1
- Brand inside
An envelope a day holding tiny storybooks, playful activities, colouring sheets, recipes, door hangers, cutouts and a letter to Santa, all with The Elf on the Shelf and Santaverse characters. HarperCollins does not publish the day-by-day list.
The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026 by the numbers
How each one is countedEvery figure is computed from the record at build time and set against the median of the same season and the same kind of contents. Door price is the price on the box over its doors; the value multiple is what the contents come to at retail over that price; full size is the retailer’s own marking. Where the record cannot support a figure, the page leaves it out rather than guessing.The definitions, one by one →Each figure against the median of this season's books shelf — 9 calendars. Green is the better side of the median, red the worse; the median is printed so you can disagree.
- $23.99
- Price on the box
- 4 / 5
- Our rating
↑ above the median of about $22.19 for a box of this kind.
≈ about at the median of 4
Dearer than most here.
Our The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026 review
Our verdict
A cheap, busy companion to the Elf on the Shelf ritual: a storybook, a colouring sheet or a recipe in each envelope, with the Scout Elves throughout. Paper and card rather than toys, which is the point at this price. Four stars for a house that already has an elf.
Reviewed by Max Zeshut · 2026 season · How we review
What works
- Something to read and something to make in the same box
- Under 25 USD
- Built around the Elf ritual many families already keep
What does not
- Paper and card only, no toys
- Day-by-day contents not published
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Where to buy The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026, and what it costs
| Region | Retailer | Price | Sponsored links |
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| United States | eBay | $19.95 | Buy in United StatesBuy |
| Canada | eBay | CA$28.43 | Buy in CanadaBuy |
| Australia | eBay | A$37.58 | Buy in AustraliaBuy |
| Worldwide | Don’t see your country in the list? These are the markets we have priced, and United States is the cheapest of them. Most of these retailers post further than their own border: start with eBay, the listing at the top of the table, and its checkout will say whether it delivers to you. If none of them reach you, tell us where you are and we will go looking. | ||
Sold directly by HarperCollins — United States $19.20.
Cheapest at HarperCollins in United States, $19.20 — about $19 — and dearest in Australia at about $25, a 29% spread across 3 markets. Rough rates, for ranking only; the table has the shop’s own figures.
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How The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026 compares with the closest three
| Attribute | This oneThe Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026 |  Dr. SeussDr. Seuss The Grinch Advent Calendar 2026 |  National GeographicNational Geographic Outer Space 2026 |  Cheaper per doorReclam Classic Advent Calendar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doors | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Price from | $19.95 | $14.99 | $29.99 | 8 € |
| Per door | $1 | $0.83 | $1.25 | €0.33 |
| Brands inside | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Our rating | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many doors does The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026 have?
The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026 has 24 doors to open.
What is the price of The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026?
The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026 starts from $19.95. Prices may vary by region.
How much is The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026 per door?
$1 a door — the price on the box over its 24 doors. That is pricier per door than 67% of this season's books calendars we list; the median is about $0.92.
Who is The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026 best for?
This calendar is great for: Kids, Preschoolers, Girls, Boys, Family, Parents.
What's inside The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026?
It contains: Books.
Where can I buy The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar Story & Activity Collection 2026?
It's available in: Australia, Canada, United States, United States.
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