Counting down to Christmas with Swedish candy sounds like a small dream, but finding an actual Swedish candy advent calendar that ships to the US is harder than it looks. These calendars are a niche product: most Swedish candy stores in the US do not carry one at all, and the few that exist sell out early. That is exactly why this guide is published in September. Seasonal content needs lead time, both for search engines to find it and for shoppers to order before the calendars disappear.
To write this guide, I first checked each company’s own website on September 29, 2026, and verified everything again on October 11, 2026, to confirm which Swedish candy advent calendars are actually orderable with US delivery for Christmas 2026.
The advent calendars you can actually order for Christmas 2026
| Calendar | Price | What’s inside | US shipping | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakrids by Bülow 2026 Advent Calendar | $69.99 | 24 doors × 2 pieces of chocolate-covered licorice (12.2 oz) | Free | In stock at the US store |
| BUBS Swedish Candy Advent Calendar | $15 (was $49.99) | 24 bags of BUBS candy (2.4 lb) | Varies | In stock, 2025 edition, no 2026 edition confirmed |
| Swedish Candy Land 2026 Advent Calendar | $64.95 (was $69.95) | 24 sealed bags, ~1 kg (2.2 lb) total, 100% vegan | From Sweden, 3-6 business days, duties included | In stock, limited edition |
1. Lakrids by Bülow: 2026 Advent Calendar
The only confirmed 2026-edition Swedish advent calendar currently orderable in the US. Lakrids by Bülow’s own US store sells the 2026 Advent Calendar for $69.99, with free shipping to US addresses. Behind each of the 24 doors are two pieces of the brand’s chocolate-covered licorice, 12.2 ounces in total. The company notes that orders placed before October 22 ship free and include a small CLASSIC gift (115 g).
This is the premium pick and the clear choice for licorice lovers. The price is high, but it is the real thing: a Scandinavian design piece filled with actual chocolate-covered licorice, not a generic chocolate calendar.
2. BUBS Swedish Candy Advent Calendar
Billed as the world’s first BUBS advent calendar, this one packs 24 individually wrapped bags of BUBS candy, 2.4 pounds in total. It is currently in stock at $15, marked down from $49.99. One honest caveat: this is the 2025 “world’s first” edition, and no 2026 edition has been confirmed. If you order it, check the best-by date when it arrives, leftover seasonal stock can be a bargain or past its prime.
3. Swedish Candy Land 2026 Advent Calendar
The wait is over: Swedish Candy Land’s 2026 advent calendar is out now at $64.95, down from $69.95. Inside are 24 sealed bags with about 42 grams each, roughly 1 kg (2.2 lb) of candy in total. The mix covers sweet and sour favorites, and every piece is 100% vegan.
This is a limited edition, and last year’s batch sold out before December. If you want one, order before this year’s batch is gone.
Shipping is simple: the calendar leaves the warehouse in Sweden within one business day and reaches the US in 3 to 6 business days. All duties and taxes are prepaid, so nothing extra is due at your door.
That makes it the best value of the three calendars here: a full 24-day pick-n-mix countdown without the Bülow luxury markup, at a clear step up from the BUBS budget pick.
Order the Swedish Candy Land 2026 advent calendar
4. DIY: build your own Swedish candy advent calendar
The most reliable option is the one you assemble yourself. A bag or two of pick-n-mix, 24 small bags or boxes, and a weekend afternoon will give you a bigger, fresher, and more personal countdown than anything you can buy off the shelf, and you can match it exactly to the recipient’s taste. Both of these one-time mixes from our partner stores are in stock and ready to ship:
For filling ideas, build your own Swedish candy mix walks through the best combinations for a homemade countdown.
What the other stores carry this year
SwedishCandy.com, Mums Candy, ScandyCandy, Sockerbit, and Lilla Swedish Candy do not list an advent calendar in their catalogs this year. I checked each site directly. Cloetta and Marabou both sell 2026 advent calendars, but only in Sweden, with no US store and no practical US delivery. You can compare live prices on Swedish candy across our partner stores instead,
handy if you are gathering the ingredients for a DIY calendar.
Williams Sonoma also sells a “12 Days of Swedish Style Candy” calendar this year. It is a 12-day countdown rather than a full 24-day calendar, and it is Swedish-style candy rather than candy imported from Sweden, so it did not make the main list. Still worth knowing about if you want a shorter countdown from a US retailer.
How to choose the right calendar
Order before the deadline
Advent calendars are strictly seasonal. They typically go on sale in autumn and sell out, the 2025 BUBS and Swedish Candy Land editions both disappeared. If a calendar you want is in stock, order it now; popular editions sell out with no guaranteed restock.
Know what you are paying for
The price spread is wide: $69.99 for 12.2 ounces of premium chocolate-covered licorice versus $15 for 2.4 pounds of BUBS. Neither is wrong: one is a luxury gift, the other is a fun countdown for kids. Decide which job your calendar has to do, then pick the price point that matches.
Factor in shipping
Lakrids by Bülow ships free within the US, which makes the sticker price the real price. Smaller retailers charge for shipping, so check the checkout total before comparing. If you want a broader sense of what candy costs, see where to buy Swedish candy in US stores to compare what candy costs near you.
Once the last calendar door is open, the season is not over. Our guide to Swedish Christmas candy covers the sweets that carry December in Sweden, from foam Santas to toffee cups and the chocolate box that shows up at every gathering.
Frequently Asked Questions
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As early as possible. The calendars that are orderable now, like the Lakrids by Bülow 2026 Advent Calendar, can sell out, and store-specific editions such as Swedish Candy Land’s release have no guaranteed restock. Ordering in September or October leaves room for shipping and for a backup plan.
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It depends on what you are after. The Lakrids by Bülow 2026 Advent Calendar ($69.99, free US shipping) is the premium pick and the clear choice for licorice lovers. The Swedish Candy Land 2026 Advent Calendar ($64.95) is the best value: a full 24-day pick-n-mix calendar with about 1 kg of vegan candy, shipped from Sweden with duties prepaid. The BUBS calendar ($15) is the budget option, though it is the 2025 edition and no 2026 release has been confirmed. A DIY calendar built from pick-n-mix still gives you the most candy for the money.
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Some do. Lakrids by Bülow’s US store ships free within the US. Brand calendars from Cloetta and Marabou are sold in Sweden only. Store-specific calendars vary, check each retailer’s shipping page before you buy.
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Yes, and it is often the best option. Buy a couple of pounds of pick-n-mix, divide it into 24 small bags or boxes, and number them. Read about what’s actually in Swedish candy first if you are making one for kids or for someone with dietary restrictions.