Star Wars Christmas Advent Calendar 2026

Make room for a favourite galaxy in your Christmas traditions with the Star Wars Christmas Advent Calendar 2026. Its daily character reveals give fans something to look forward to throughout December, building a collection of decorations to keep with their seasonal memories.

The Star Wars Christmas Advent Calendar 2026 brings familiar characters into a snowy holiday setting, turning the days before Christmas into a growing fan display. Darth Vader leads the artwork, while characters including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Yoda, Chewbacca and R2-D2 give the collection a recognisable connection to the Star Wars world.

Inside the countdown box are 24 acrylic pieces, arranged behind numbered windows for daily opening. Each reveal adds another decoration to enjoy, with hanging or upright display supported by the construction supplied for the individual piece.

Choose Standard for a compact arrangement or Premium for larger printed decorations. Both versions offer the same 24-day countdown, combining the pleasure of a daily surprise with a character collection that can remain on display after Christmas Eve.

Familiar Characters in an Unfamiliar Winter Setting

The artwork places spacecraft and Star Wars characters among snow, decorated trees and red-and-gold Christmas details. That combination gives the calendar its personality: the galaxy remains recognisable, but the surroundings belong to the holiday season.

A large Darth Vader illustration provides the main focal point. The dark helmet and clothing sit naturally against the navy-and-black background, while white snow details bring light into the composition. Red and gold accents add warmth around the numbered compartments and connect the scene with traditional Christmas colours.

The visible character selection brings different shapes and personalities to the collection. Vader’s silhouette contrasts with R2-D2’s rounded form, Chewbacca’s appearance and Yoda’s distinctive features. Luke and Leia add further familiar faces, giving fans several points of connection within the same display.

For some collectors, one character will be the reason to choose the calendar. For others, the appeal lies in seeing the group gradually come together. The daily format leaves space for both experiences.

What Is Included?

The calendar contains a paper outer box, a moulded plastic inner tray and 24 acrylic decorations, also described as mica. The outer box has 24 individually numbered compartments, with die-cut dotted lines marking the daily openings.

The pieces carry double-sided printed artwork. One side is matte and the other glossy, offering different surface appearances when viewed under indoor lighting. Protective film should be removed before the decorations are placed on display.

Depending on the supplied format, a piece comes either with a hole for a hook or ribbon, or with a stand base for upright positioning. Use the hanging or standing method provided for that piece.

These measurements describe compact printed decorations. Compare them with the space available around your tree, shelf or tabletop before choosing a version.

Finding a Place for the Countdown

The calendar box can act as the backdrop to the collection throughout December. Its snowy scene and numbered windows provide a complete seasonal presentation before any pieces have been removed.

As the countdown progresses, standing pieces can be arranged in front of the box, while hanging pieces can join a nearby tree or ribbon display. Keeping the decorations close enough to read as a group helps the different characters feel part of one scene.

Standard is useful when the calendar will share a small surface with other Christmas decorations. Its compact box and smaller pieces suit a modest arrangement.

Premium gives the character artwork a larger format and needs more room for both display and storage. Allow space beyond the box itself so the revealed pieces can be positioned without crowding one another.

The calendar also makes a personal gift for someone whose collection already includes Star Wars books, artwork or memorabilia. Giving it before December begins lets the recipient enjoy the full sequence of daily openings.

From December 1 to Christmas Eve

Open one numbered window each day from December 1 through December 24. Follow the die-cut dotted lines carefully, then ease the acrylic piece out of the moulded tray without forcing its edges against the packaging.

Peel away the protective film before hanging or standing the decoration. For a hanging piece, use a suitable hook or ribbon through the provided hole. For a stand-base piece, position it on a stable, level surface.

Once all 24 windows are open, the pieces can remain together as a seasonal character display. The collection can also be packed away for another Christmas, keeping the decorations as part of an ongoing holiday tradition.

Care Between Displays

Wipe the acrylic pieces with a soft, dry cloth to remove light dust. Handle the printed surfaces gently and avoid rough contact when moving or rearranging the characters.

Keep the paper box dry, and retain the inner tray to help organise the collection after the season. Store the pieces carefully so their printed faces do not rub against one another.

Questions Before Choosing Your Calendar

Are the contents printed acrylic pieces or sculpted figures?

The calendar contains double-sided printed acrylic pieces. Character details are shown through the artwork, with hanging or stand-base construction provided according to the piece’s format.

Does Premium include more characters?

Both sizes contain 24 pieces. Premium changes the listed piece measurements and box dimensions; it does not increase the piece count.

Can every decoration both hang and stand?

The construction is listed as either a hanging ornament with a hole or an upright decoration with a stand base. Use the display method supplied for the individual piece.

Should the protective film stay on during display?

No. Peel it away before displaying each piece so the intended matte or glossy finish is visible.

Bring the characters into your December routine, then keep the finished collection with the decorations you look forward to unpacking each year. Explore more character-inspired collectibles.