Gluten-free advent calendars 2026 – here are 30 different calendars to help you count down to Christmas! From Cadbury Dairy Milk, Galaxy and Kinder to NOMO, Moo Free and M&S, I’ve gathered the finds from my supermarket Christmas guides into one place. There are chocolate, sweet and popcorn options, plus a dedicated gluten-free and dairy-free section.
I’ve checked ALL the labels and taken MANY photos down seasonal UK supermarket aisles this year… and now it’s time to share my ultimate guide to gluten-free advent calendars for 2026 with you! Of course, the Ocado section uses product images from my online guide. Choose a supermarket below to see its finds, or jump straight to the dairy-free calendars. The stockists in brackets show where each calendar appears in my 2026 guides, so they’re places to look rather than a promise of stock in every branch.
Always double-check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack you buy or receive. Calendar assortments, recipes and pack sizes can change, and supermarket websites can be out of date. I’ll add more finds here as I spot them in the run-up to December.
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Tesco gluten-free advent calendars 2026
Tesco has a useful mix of familiar chocolate brands and free from calendars. The Cadbury Dairy Milk calendar and the version with individually wrapped Caramel, Dairy Milk and Wholenut chunks are both pictured below, alongside Galaxy, KitKat and After Eight. The After Eight one is an option for anyone who’d happily make mint chocolate part of their December morning routine!
For a gluten-free and dairy-free countdown, look for NOMO’s 24 Creamy Choc Drops or Bluey calendar in the free from range. Keep the photos handy when you’re shopping: the KitKat calendar shown here is a particular seasonal product, so its inclusion doesn’t mean ordinary KitKat bars or every KitKat Christmas product is gluten-free.
Asda gluten-free advent calendars 2026
If choosing the calendar is a serious annual decision in your house, Asda gives you a few different directions to go in! There are two Cadbury Dairy Milk calendars, Galaxy, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Milkybar, plus a Kinnerton Bluey calendar for anyone who already knows exactly which character needs to be on the front. The Swizzels calendar is a change from chocolate altogether.
Moo Free’s White Choccy Advent Calendar and NOMO’s Creamy Choc Drops are the gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate finds here. One distinction worth keeping in mind if you’re buying for a child: the red Kinnerton Bluey calendar pictured in this section is milk chocolate. The dairy-free Bluey calendar in the other sections is made by NOMO and comes in a blue box.
Sainsbury’s gluten-free advent calendars 2026
Sainsbury’s has four gluten-free and dairy-free calendars among my finds so far: its own Free From Choc Advent Calendar, NOMO Creamy Choc Drops, NOMO Bluey and NOMO Ultimate Choc Advent. The Ultimate version is the one with mini bars and caramel drops pictured on the front, so it’s worth a look if you want a bit more variety behind the doors.
There are also Cadbury Dairy Milk, Galaxy, Milkybar and Reese’s calendars, plus the two Kinder designs pictured below. Baileys Chocolate gives you another option for a grown-up gift – handy when you’re buying a calendar for a partner or friend as well as sorting out the children’s!
Marks and Spencer (M&S) gluten-free advent calendars 2026
Marks and Spencer has plenty of choice when the picture on the box matters as much as the chocolate! My finds include Percy Pig, Spencer Bear, Wallace & Gromit, Where’s Wally? and the Natural History Museum dinosaur calendar, alongside the fairy-and-reindeer and nativity designs. That makes it a useful stop when you’re trying to find something personal for a gluten-free child who has a very specific favourite character.
The Chocolate Lolly Advent Calendar is here too, with the lollies visible through the front of the pack. These photographed M&S calendars contain milk chocolate, including Percy Pig, so don’t mistake them for dairy-free options. I’ve included the separate M&S Made Without Dairy Advent Calendar from my Ocado finds in the dairy-free section below.
Morrisons gluten-free advent calendars 2026
Morrisons is another place I’ve found the NOMO Creamy Choc Drops and Bluey calendars, which is useful if you’re trying to pick up a gluten-free and dairy-free calendar during your usual weekly shop. The seasonal selection also includes both of the Cadbury Dairy Milk calendars pictured below, Galaxy and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
There are two Kinder designs and the KitKat calendar too. If you’re buying several advent calendars for several people, it’s worth matching each one to the photos before putting them in the trolley: different calendars from the same brand can contain different chocolates. The rectangular Kinder train design and the house-shaped calendar are both shown here so you can see which ones I found.
Waitrose gluten-free advent calendars 2026
My Waitrose calendar finds are a smaller selection so far: Cadbury Dairy Milk, NOMO Creamy Choc Drops and Bonne Maman. NOMO covers the gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate option, while Bonne Maman’s mini jars of conserves and spreads give you something to open alongside your gluten-free toast at breakfast!
The Bonne Maman calendar could make a lovely present for someone who enjoys trying different preserves, but it isn’t just jam: chocolate and caramel spreads are included too. Check the individual contents and allergen information if you need to avoid anything besides gluten, particularly milk.
Ocado gluten-free advent calendars 2026
Ocado brings together several of the calendars above, plus a few extra finds that could save you a separate shopping trip. Alongside NOMO Creamy Choc Drops and Bluey, there are Moo Free Bing and White Choccy calendars and the M&S Made Without Dairy calendar. You’ll also find the Mummy Meegz Happy Christmas calendar pictured below.
There’s a choice of M&S calendars too, including Percy Pig, Spencer Bear, Where’s Wally?, dinosaurs and chocolate lollies. Cadbury Dairy Milk, Galaxy, Milkybar, Reese’s, Kinder and After Eight cover more familiar chocolate favourites, while Joe & Seph’s Popcorn Advent Calendar is an alternative for the person who always opens the popcorn before the Christmas film has started!
These are product images from my online Ocado guide, rather than photos from a store visit. Check availability for your postcode and delivery date, and read the labels on the calendars you receive, including any substitutions. The online listing isn’t a replacement for the ingredients and allergen warnings on your own pack!
Gluten-free and dairy-free advent calendars 2026
Need to avoid both gluten and dairy? Here are those options together, so you can compare them without scrolling back through every supermarket. NOMO has Creamy Choc Drops, Bluey and Ultimate Choc Advent calendars, while Moo Free has the White Choccy and Bing calendars pictured below. There’s also Sainsbury’s Free From Choc Advent Calendar and the M&S Made Without Dairy calendar from my Ocado finds.
For a change from chocolate, I’ve included the Swizzels sweets calendar too. If you’re buying for a child who has their heart set on a character calendar, the NOMO Bluey and Moo Free Bing ones are useful to know about before you go shopping! The supermarket names under each photo show where I’ve found that particular calendar.
Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan are different things. This section is for the pictured gluten-free and dairy-free options; it doesn’t mean that every vegan calendar, every Bluey calendar or every product from these brands has the same allergen information. Check your own pack for any other allergies too.
Last year’s gluten-free advent calendars…
And if you feel like it, you can always check out last year’s post on gluten-free advent calendars for 2025! Why? Well, to see if the selection is better or worse – or to see if any are missing!
FAQ: Gluten-free advent calendars 2026
Where can I buy gluten-free advent calendars in the UK?
The calendars in this guide come from Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Ocado. Use the supermarket buttons above to see the finds for each one. Some calendars appear at several supermarkets, while others are own-brand products; the names in brackets under the photos show the stockists in my guides.
Where should I look for gluten-free advent calendars in store?
Check both the free from range and the seasonal confectionery displays. NOMO, Moo Free and own-brand free from calendars are worth looking for in the free from section, while many of the other pictured calendars are sold alongside the usual Christmas chocolate. Don’t assume the free from aisle is the only place to find a suitable calendar.
Are all advent calendars from the brands pictured gluten-free?
No – I’m highlighting the specific calendars shown in the photos. A brand can make several calendars with different fillings, assorted bars and allergen warnings. Match the exact version, then check its ingredients and warnings before buying or eating. A familiar brand name or last year’s packaging isn’t enough to confirm this year’s calendar.
Which advent calendars are both gluten-free and dairy-free?
The dedicated section above includes NOMO Creamy Choc Drops, Bluey and Ultimate Choc Advent, Moo Free White Choccy and Bing, Sainsbury’s Free From Choc, M&S Made Without Dairy and the Swizzels sweets calendar. If you need dairy-free for a milk allergy, check the milk warnings as well as the ingredients. A vegan logo on its own doesn’t confirm that a calendar is milk-allergy suitable.
When should I buy a gluten-free advent calendar?
I’d aim to have it ready quite a bit before the 1st December, especially if there’s a particular character or dairy-free version you want. That’s simply because some popular varieties often sell out and supermarkets aren’t exactly going to restock them readily – they don’t want tons of leftover advent calendars on December 2nd!
Can I order gluten-free advent calendars online?
Yes – the Ocado section includes calendars I’ve found online, and you can also check your usual supermarket’s delivery service. Availability can depend on your postcode and delivery date. Match the product and pack size before ordering, then check the actual label when it arrives. Treat any substitution as a new product that needs checking.
Are there alternatives to a gluten-free chocolate advent calendar?
My finds include the Swizzels sweets calendar at Asda and Joe & Seph’s popcorn calendar at Ocado. Bonne Maman at Waitrose has miniature jars of conserves and spreads, including some chocolate and caramel spreads. Check the individual contents for any other dietary requirements; a sweets, popcorn or preserve calendar isn’t automatically dairy-free or vegan.
ALL MY 2026 GLUTEN-FREE XMAS SUPERMARKET GUIDES 👇🏻
