12 doorsWhat’s inside →The Best 2026 Cheese Advent Calendars
3 calendars, 3 new for 2026, most of them 12 doors. Full stats
Our first pick among cheese advent calendars is 12 Days of Murray's Cheese 2026: rated 4/5 by our editors, 12 doors, $90. For men, Hickory Farms 12 Days of Charcuterie Advent Calendar 2026. 3 cheese advent calendars in all, most of them 12 doors.
UpdatedOctober 8, 2026Curatedby Viktoria
3 calendars, 3 new for 2026, most of them 12 doors. Full stats
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24 doorsWhich cheese advent calendar to get
One for each way of asking. Every row clears the same bar — rated 4 out of 5 or better by an editor, or where none has scored it, an editors’ pick or contents worth more than the box — and nothing older than last season. How we review
How to choose a cheese advent calendar
- Step 01
Read the weight before the door count
Twenty-four doors can weigh 180 g or 850 g, and nobody on a food shelf prints a valuation, so grams per door is the figure that separates a box of mini balls from a box of bars. The calendar pages print the weight where the maker does; a 24-door box under 200 g is a taste a day, over 500 g is a real piece.
- Step 02
Start from this season's, from the ones we have opened
3 of the 3 on this page are 2026 editions and every one carries a verdict from us. The earlier editions stay listed for the record; the grid puts this season first.
Still looking?
If you cannot decide, get 12 Days of Murray's Cheese 2026
The best value among the calendars here that we have rated this season, rated 4/5, $90, 12 doors. Nine proper wedges and truckles with a honey, three spreads and cocoa biscuits to go with them, all named up front. The cheeses lean on crowd-pleasers rather than rarities, which suits a gift for someone who likes cheese more than someone who collects it.
12 doorsFrequently asked questions
Are there cheese advent calendars in 2026/2027?
Yes. All 3 cheese advent calendars we list are 2026 editions.
How many doors do cheese advent calendars have?
Most cheese advent calendars have 12 doors, 2 of the 3 we list. The rest have 24.
Which brands make cheese advent calendars?
3 brands, one calendar each: Hickory Farms, Murray's Cheese and Paxton & Whitfield.