We’ve covered jewellery advent calendars, Secret Santa ideas, and even the best cheese calendars… but what if you need Christmas gift ideas for a writer, journaler or calligrapher in your life?
We’ve got the lowdown on all the best stationery advent calendars on the market in the UK for 2025.
Whether you’re in need of advent calendar gift ideas for adults, or fun gifts for a young child, we have all kinds of options.
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The best stationery advent calendars for 2025
For anyone struggling to find something for a papyrophiliac (that’s someone who loves all things stationery), this guide is exactly what you need. We’ve got all the best stationery advent calendars for 2025 in this guide, and we’ve picked calendars to suit a range of budgets.
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For a touch of luxury
If you’re hoping to make a strong impression with your gift and are willing to loosen your purse strings a little, these indulgent advent calendars might be your best choice. Get the best stationery accessories for yourself or a loved one, from premium brands.
Papier’s 24 Doors of Desk Delights 2025
Price:
£140
Papier are seeking to outdo themselves after last year with their 24 Doors of Desk Delights 2025. Its 24 stationery advent calendar gifts range from unique mini-products to full-size bestsellers. This collection features Papier staples like an A6 notebook, a rollerball pen, thank you cards and a list pad.
Where to buy: Papier
Martha Brook 24 Days of Stationery
Advent Calendar (2025)
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Price:
£109
Get the ultimate in writing luxury with Martha Brook's beloved, premium advent calendar. It justifies its high price with the sheer quality of its products. From personalised notebooks to splendid ink pens, Martha Brook provides everything you need in one of the best stationery advent calendars on the market.
Where to buy: Martha Brook
For supporting independent businesses
If you’re looking to support a small business this Christmas, Etsy and Not On The High Street advent calendars provide a unique festive countdown.
You may also find more calendars made by independent artists and designers online (checking social media is a particularly good way to find independent stationery brands!).
High Valley Paper Co
Stationery Advent Calendar
Price:
£60.12+
Choose a flexible selection of stationery for you or a writing-mad loved one. Get 12 or 24 items spanning notebooks, washi tape, pens, sticker sheets, and far more. For an extra touch, you can get the calendar personalised.
Colour Their Day 24 Days of Stationery Delights Advent Calendar (2025)
Price:
£67.50
This eye-catching stationery collection from Colour Their Day will make a lovely gift for a keen notetaker. Products in this calendar include rainbow bulldog clips, to-do list desk pads and a selection of bookmarks.
Where to buy: Not On The High Street
For people who love to journal
Got a loved one who loves to journal or keep a diary? They’ll probably enjoy the majority of calendars mentioned in this guide, but we think they’ll particularly appreciate this selection for notebooks and journals:
Whisporia's 'The Book Journal Box'
Advent Calendar (2024)
Price:
£168 £95
Spend your December making a journal truly yours with The Book Journal Box Advent Calendar. This great deal comes with a handmade journal and everything you need to customise it. One of the best stationery advent calendars, it lets you colour the outside of your journal while inspiring the things you write inside it.
Where to buy: Whisporia
For keen scrapbookers
If you’ve seen the scrapbooking craze over on TikTok, you’ll know how oddly satisfying it can be. Whether you’re buying a Christmas gift for someone who already enjoys scrapbooking, or even just someone who you think might enjoy it, these calendars could be just the ticket.
Colour Their Day 24 Days Of Washi Tape Advent Calendar (2024)
Price:
£50
Washi tape is one of the must-have accessories for all keen journalers, and this calendar comes packed with 24 individually wrapped tapes. There’s also an option to add gift wrap if you’re buying this for someone else.
Where to buy: Not On The High Street
Spellbinders 2025 Crafty Advent Calendar
Price:
£54.99
Harness your inner creativity with this craft-focused advent calendar. Each day offers a new way to express yourself, including cutting dies, stamp sets, embossed folders, and more. Make your best scrapbook ever as you approach the new year.
Where to buy: Spellbinders UK
For calligraphers
Maybe you know a keen calligrapher or have someone in mind who might like to give it a try. In either case, an ink craft supplies advent calendar is an unusual, yet thoughtful Christmas gift.
If you're shopping for a fan of Japanese stationery, advent calendars from Cult Pens often include specially imported Japanese products.
Cult Pens Diamine Ink-Vent Calendar (2024)
Price: £92
Give the diehard calligraphers in your life the right tools. This advent calendar comes with 25 bottles of luxury-quality pen ink. The variety and calibre of ink available has made this advent calendar legendary among stationery fans and fountain pen enthusiasts.
Where to buy: Cult Pens
Cult Pens Stationery
Advent Calendar 2025
Price: £95
This sophisticated Cult Pens advent calendar comes packed with 24 stationery gifts. Pens, pencils, rubbers, fancy ink cartridges, stationery pots, and more are in evidence to keep you writing through the festive season.
Where to buy: Cult Pens
For kids
Buying for a child who loves writing and getting creative, or just looking for a healthy alternative to a traditional chocolate calendar? These kids' stationery calendars are a wonderful way to get their imaginations whirring.
Smiggle Stationery Advent Calendar
Price:
£35
Smiggle’s children’s advent calendar comes packed with bright and colourful items, including quirky erasers, festive glitter glue and even a candy cane pen. This is guaranteed to bring a smile to any creative kid’s face and keep them entertained for hours.
Where to buy: Smiggle
Barbie Stationery Advent Calendar (2024)
Price: £13.20
Know a child who’s just obsessed with Barbie? This fun little calendar includes colouring pencils and crayons, glitter glue, stamps, keyrings and more, and is suitable for kids aged three and up.
Where to buy: Easy Florist Supplies
Harry Potter Hogwarts Seasonal Surprise Advent Calendar (2024)
Price:
£29.99 £25.24
This 2024 calendar combines your stationery favourites with the world of Harry Potter. Among other delights, you can find pens, washi tape, and more Harry Potter stationery. Reinvent your craft supplies with the magic of the Wizarding World.
Where to buy: Amazon
Paw Patrol Stationery Advent Calendar (2024)
Price: £13.20
Young Paw Patrol fans will enjoy every day of the countdown to Christmas with this stationery calendar. With stamps, colouring pencils, crayons, and art activities, it comes with everything they need to nurture their creativity.
Where to buy: Party Bits
Minecraft Surprise Stationery Box (2024)
Price: £33.99
Delight a young Minecraft player while encouraging multiple hobbies. This Minecraft stationery advent calendar comes with writing paper, notebooks, highlighters, pencils, pens, rulers, stickers, and other pieces of stationery. Every gift bears an iconic Minecraft character, creating a Christmas countdown that young adults won’t forget.
Where to buy: Amazon
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Why buy a stationery advent calendar?
Maybe you’re buying a birthday gift for someone born in November, or you’re treating someone special to an early Christmas present?
Perhaps you’re just on the hunt for some unusual advent calendars as an alternative to chocolate for you and your family this year. There are so many reasons why stationery advent calendars make fabulous gifts.
Whoever your recipient is, these niche calendars can offer great value for money. They’re also easy gifts for people who are particularly tricky to buy for; you’re giving them a selection of smaller gifts rather than taking a punt on one bigger present. While stationery lovers might be happy with a gift card for their favourite store, why lose the excitement?
There aren’t a huge number of stationery advent calendars on the market, which means it’ll be easier to choose the right calendar for you or your recipient. If you can’t decide from the options above, why not see if you can get a deal on any by going through TopCashback?
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Wishing you a 'hole punch' of fun this holiday season
Stationery Christmas calendars are a fun and thoughtful gift for a stationery aficionado.
We’ve made sure to include the best stationery advent calendars for a variety of different ages and interests, as well as a range of budgets, so there should be at least one product that piques your interest.
And while some of these calendars are on the pricier side, this doesn’t mean they’re out of the question. Why not split the cost with another person and get a calendar as a shared gift for someone you’re both buying for?
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Have you bought a stationery advent calendar, either for yourself or for someone else? Let us know in the comments if we’ve missed any good calendars out of this guide.