CHRISTMAS advent calendars are a great way to get into the festive spirit, and there are some incredible savings to be had if you grab one in the Black Friday sales.
It's not too late to get your hands on a Black Friday advent calendar, with many top brands now reducing Christmas calendar prices for the shopping event.
There are loads of different Christmas advent calendars to choose from nowadays, from chocolate-filled countdowns and beauty boxes to advents filled with tools, alcohol, candles...the list goes on!
And we have all you need to know about which advent calendar are on sale this Black Friday.
- Advent calendars at Look Fantastic - shop here
- Advent calendars at Boots - shop here
- Advent calendars at John Lewis - shop here
- Advent calendars at Amazon - shop here
- Advent Calendars at Moonpig - shop here
- Advent calendars at Sephora - shop here
Although you're usually saving money on the contents inside, advent calendars can be expensive, especially those from luxury brands like Jo Malone, Liberty and Look Fantastic.
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However, buying an advent calendar when it's on sale is even better - who doesn't love even more savings?
Whether you're shopping advent calendars for yourself or someone else this year, the Black Friday sales are a great place to shop advent calendars for less.
Read our guide to making the most of the Black Friday advent calendar sale discounts.
Trending Black Friday advent calendars
MAC Frosted Frenzy Advent Calendar
A luxurious treat for beauty lovers, this MAC advent calendar includes the brand's best lipsticks, balms, eye shadows, lip gloss and more.
- MAC Frosted Frenzy Advent Calendar (Worth over £485.00),
£170£136 - at Look Fantastic - buy here
LEGO Super Heroes Avengers Advent Calendar
Kids will love opening a new window each day to reveal all their favourite LEGO Marvel mini superhero figures, builds and accessories.
- LEGO Super Heroes Avengers Advent Calendar,
£29.99£19.99 at Very - buy here
Makeup Revolution 25 Days of Glam Advent Calendar
You can ensure your make up bag is fully stocked by December 25th with this Makeup Revolution advent calendar, packed with lipsticks, makeup brushes, eyeshadows, blush and much more.
- Makeup Revolution 25 Days of Glam Advent Calendar (Worth £96),
£48£32 at Revolution Beauty - buy here
Yankee Candle Advent Wreath
Discover a gorgeous scented Yankee candle every day in December as you countdown to Christmas with a combination of the brand's best-loved fragrances.
- Yankee Candle Advent Wreath,
£25.99£18.19 at Debenhams - buy here
Virgin Wines Luxury White Wine Advent Calendar
For wine lovers, what could be better than revealing a new (miniature) bottle of white wine to try each day - plus a full-size bottle of Prosecco - to ensure you're well stocked for Christmas.
- Virgin Wines Luxury White Wine Advent Calendar,
£85.99£77.39 at Debenhams - buy here
Best Black Friday advent calendar deals
Whether you're looking for a beauty advent calendar, kids or food advent calendar there are plenty of deals around to shop ahead of December this Black Friday.
Just don't hang about if you've spotted a great deal, the best savings go fast.
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Best beauty advent calendar deals
Beauty fans are sure to love counting down to Christmas with luxurious makeup and beauty buys to try at home from brands such as Clarins, Charlotte Tilbury and many more.
- Macmillan 24 Doors of Joy Beauty Advent Calendar, £44 (was £90) from Boots - buy here
- ESPA Wellbeing Advent Calendar, £113.75 (was £175, worth £419) from Look Fantastic - buy here
- Soap & Glory It's A Pinker Wonderland 24-Day Advent Calendar, £41.40 (was £46) from Boots - buy here
- Revolution 25 Days of Glam Advent Calendar, £32 (was £48, worth £96.49) from Look Fantastic - buy here
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dreams Come True Makeup Gift Set, £272 (was £320) from John Lewis – buy here
- Beauty Advent Calendar, £175.50 (was £195, worth £921) from John Lewis – buy here
- L'Occitane Classic Beauty Advent Calender, £49.60 (was £62) from John Lewis – buy here
- Clarins Women's 12 Day Advent Calendar, £52 (was £65, worth £160) from John Lewis – buy here
- Rituals The Ritual of Advent Classic Advent Calendar, £70.32 (was £87.90, worth £150) from Look Fantastic – buy here
- Molton Brown Advent Calendar, £157.50 (was £210, worth £329) from Look Fantastic – buy here
- Armani Advent Calendar Exclusive, £216 (was £270 worth £450) from Look Fantastic – buy here
- NUXE Beauty Countdown Advent Calendar, £74 (was £82, worth £129) from Look Fantastic – buy here
Best food advent calendar deals
Satisfy your sweet tooth this December with Christmas advent calendars filled with delicious treats such as Lindt chocolate or Kinder Bueno.
- Joe & Seph’s Vegan Advent Calendar, £28.70 (was £29.95) from Amazon - buy here
- Ferrero Collection Advent Calendar, £13.12 (was £17.50) from Boots - buy here
- Lindt Milk Chocolate Teddy Advent Calendar, £10.40 (was £13) from Boots - buy here
- Kinder Bueno Advent Calendar, £8.25 (was £11) from Boots - buy here
- Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar, £24.99 (was £25.99( from Amazon - buy here
Best kids advent calendar deals
Keep the kids happy and away from the sweet stuff with one of these children's advent calendars, packed with everything from mini books to LEGO and Hot Wheels cars.
- LEGO City Advent Calendar 2023, £15.99 (was £19.99) from Boots - buy here
- Harry Potter Hogwarts Advent Calendar, £36 (was £40) from Boots - buy here
- Marvel Advent Calendar: 24 Book Collection, £7.50 (was £21.99) from The Works - buy here
- Paw Patrol Advent Calendar, £14 (was £27.99) from Amazon - buy here
- Hot Wheels Advent Calendar, £17.21 (was £21.54) from Amazon - buy here
- Personalised Christmas Advent Calendar House, £25.50 (was £51) from My 1st Years - buy here
Best alcoholic advent calendar deals
Whether your preferred tipple is beer or wine, you can get well stocked up for Christmas gatherings with one of these alcoholic Christmas advent calendars.
- The Ultimate Craft Beer Tree Advent Calendar 2023, £95.99 (was £129.95) from Bier Company - buy here
- The Ultimate Craft Beer Advent Calendar, £84.99 (was £99.99) from Bier Company - buy here
- Original Stormtrooper Beer Advent Calendar, £64.95 (save 10% with voucher) from Amazon - buy here
- Advent Calendar for Cans Oak Christmas Tree Advent Calendar, £55.20 (was £69) from Etsy - buy here
- Wine & Fizz 24 Day Advent Calendar, £79.95 (was £94.95) from Slurp - buy here
Best lifestyle advent calendars
For something a little bit different, this Yankee Candle calendar is trending now and selling fast. Plus, this Lovehoney sex toys calendar will ensure you have a red hot festive season.
- Yankee Candle Wreath Advent Calendar, £18.19 (was £26) from Debenhams - buy here
- Sex toy advent calendars, from £90 (save up to 68%) from Lovehoney – buy here
When does the Black Friday 2023 sale start?
Shoppers looking to save more may be wondering when Black Friday starts, and this year Black Friday falls on November 24.
The annual shopping bonanza always follows on from the Thanksgiving holiday in America, which is every fourth Thursday in November.
That means Black Friday is every fourth Friday in November.
Of course, although the shopping event started in America, it is now just as big in the UK.
Nowadays there are tens of thousands of brands and retailers taking part in the sale event, slashing prices on thousands of products ahead of the festive season.
While Black Friday falls on November 24 this year, some retailers launch their deals and discounts in advance of the sale day.
- Advent calendars at Look Fantastic - shop here
- Advent calendars at Boots - shop here
- Advent calendars at Amazon - shop here
When does the Black Friday 2023 sale end?
When the Black Friday sale will end varies from retailer to retailer.
Cyber Monday is typically the last day of the Black Friday discounts, but in previous years the deals have continued long into December so you can bag even more bargains.
In the past, we have also seen advent calendars reduced well into December, even though you really should be cracking them open on December 1!
So if you are looking to bag a bargain and don't mind playing catch up, there's a chance you'll find even more discounts on advent calendars as the weeks to Christmas creep closer.
However, doing so may mean you miss out on the advent calendar you were holding out for, as they sell out fast.
Will advent calendars be discounted during Black Friday this year?
Yes, we've already seen discounts rolling in across advent calendars.
In past years, we've seen massive savings across a wide range of advent calendars during the Black Friday sales, with savings on chocolate, beer, food, beauty and kids calendars, at all price points.
If you have your eye on a particular advent calendar it's best to do some research ahead of the sale and check where it is being stocked and the current prices.
For popular advent calendars stocked at multiple retailers, bargain hunters are advised to shop around and compare prices to get the best deal.
We know advent calendars give you a huge saving compared to buying each item in the bundle individually, but shopping for the best advent calendars in the Black Friday sale makes for even bigger savings.
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What advent calendar Black Friday discounts to expect for 2023?
Everything from toy calendars from LEGO to beauty calendars from top brands like Boots and Look Fantastic featured in discounts last year, and we're already seeing something similar for 2023.
Major online retailers like Amazon also offer a wide variety of advent calendars, with something for everyone.
These can be good online destinations to head to when the discounts start to launch because of the massive selections to choose from.
High street department stores like John Lewis also carry a huge number of advent calendars, and based on last year offer big discounts on many of them.
We'll bring you all the latest news here, so keep checking back!
Where to find discounted advent calendars
There are plenty of advent calendars to shop from numerous retailers, filled with treats like food, drinks, beauty, socks and toys.
Some of those advent calendars may be available to buy for less in the Black Friday sale, which can save you even more on your festive countdown.
It's worth checking out the below websites to browse a whole host of discounted advent calendars.
We recommend heading to big online retailers that stock a variety of brands, such as Amazon, Boots, John Lewis, Selfridges and Look Fantastic, to secure your choice of advent calendar in the Black Friday sale.
It may also be worth shopping via the app of some retailers to bag extra discount codes to reduce the price of your advent calendar even more.
- Amazon - shop here
- Argos - shop here
- Boots - shop here
- Cadbury Gifts - shop here
- Look Fantastic - shop here
- Liberty - shop here
- John Lewis - shop here
- Selfridges - shop here
What advent calendars were in the Black Friday sale last year?
There were plenty of amazing deals across a range of advent calendars in 2022.
Highlights included savings on boozy calendars from Brewdog and discounts across several toy ones from Amazon.
Plus beauty retailers like Look Fantastic stock a whole host of beauty and grooming advent calendars, which were reduced even further in last year's Black Friday sale.
Some of the sales on advent calendars saw bundles reduced by up to 50% (or even more) so if previous years are anything to go by, we expect plenty of big deals on advent calendars in this year's Black Friday sale.
When is Cyber Monday 2023 and are advent calendar retailers taking part?
Cyber Monday is traditionally the online-only extension of Black Friday and follows Cyber Weekend, so falls the Monday after Black Friday.
This year Cyber Monday falls on November 27, but whether those deals will be extended after Cyber Monday and into December is subjective to each retailer, the product and the stock levels.
While most offers will run across the whole weekend, ending on Cyber Monday at midnight, some retailers do choose to release exclusive savings at different times.
It's worth keeping an eye out for exclusive Cyber Monday savings or extra discounts, as shops make a last-ditch attempt to clear sale stock ahead of the festive season.
What are the best advent calendars for 2023?
There are plenty of advent calendars to choose from this year - it all depends on the kind of calendar you're looking for.
We have expert guides on the best beauty advent calendars, the best wine advent calendars, the best tea calendars, and the classic best chocolate advent calendars.
Check out our top picks for each category below.
- Best for chocolate lovers: Love Cocoa Luxury Chocolate Truffle Advent Calendar
- Best for small budgets: Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate Christmas Advent Calendar
- Best for children: Peppa Pig Advent Calendar
- Best for alcohol: Brewdog Craft Beer Advent Calendar
- Best for women: Cult Beauty Advent Calendar
- Best for gifting: Fortnum and Mason Tea Lovers Advent Calendar
- Best for beauty: Charlotte Tilbury 12-day Advent Calendar
- Best for grooming: Liberty Men's Advent Calendar
- Best for jewellery: Astrid & Miyu 12 Day Advent Calendar
Where can I buy beer advent calendars?
For beer fans, there are many beer advent calendars on the market this year, which include a range of bitters, stouts, IPAs and pale ales behind their doors.
We personally love the Brewdog Craft Beer Advent Calendar and Beerwulf Advent Calendar, which each include 24 drinks to sample this December.
Alternatively, Bier Company has a variety of beer advent calendars to shop, some of which have already been slashed in the Black Friday sale.
For more options, check out our selection of the best beer advent calendars, which also includes offerings from brands such as Beavertown, Not On The High Street and Menkind.
Where to buy a gin advent calendar?
Nothing's better than a good G&T – and a gin advents calendar gives you an individual bottle of a different tipple to try every day in December.
So a gin advent calendar is a wonderful treat to buy for someone (or yourself!) and we've created a guide to the best gin advent calendars to help you pick a favourite.
This year we're loving That Boutique-y Gin Company Advent Calendar, Twelve Days of Gin Advent Calendar, and Drinks by the Dram's Premium Gin Advent Calendar.
Some more popular shopping destinations to snap up a G&T tipple advent calendar include Master of Malt, Virgin Wines, Waitrose, Craft Gin Club, and Amazon.
Advent calendar discount codes
The Sun Vouchers has discount codes for many stores that sell advent calendars, including Lovehoney, Look Fantastic and Marks & Spencer.
We've compiled the best discount codes all in one place to make it easy to get the best deals possible when shopping this Christmas.
Head over to The Sun Vouchers site regularly to check out what current offers are available to potentially get an even better deal when buying your advent calendar this year.
- Advent calendars at Look Fantastic - shop here
- Advent calendars at Boots - shop here
- Advent calendars at John Lewis - shop here
- Advent calendars at Amazon - shop here
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