Red Bull Advent Calendar 2026 and Other Energy Drink Calendars

Yes, Red Bull makes an official advent calendar. The 2026 edition holds 24 cans, including a pack-only Arctic Berry Festive Edition, and reached select U.S. stores on September 28, 2026. Monster and Celsius sell no official calendar, so those are reseller bundles or DIY. These calendars are for adults: 80 mg of caffeine per Red Bull can.

The Red Bull Advent Calendar 2026

Red Bull confirms three things on its U.S. site. The calendar launched “nationwide at select retailers on September 28.” It holds 24 cans. And it is available “in limited quantities.”

What is inside. Red Bull lists the original Red Bull Energy Drink, the Red Bull Apple Edition and “the pack-exclusive Red Bull Festive Edition, and more.” For 2026 the Festive Edition is Arctic Berry, with what Red Bull calls “the frosty taste of raspberry.” Beverage Industry notes Arctic Berry first appeared as the 2020 Winter Edition, so it is a returning flavor, not a new one. Red Bull has not published a full can-by-can list for 2026, so expect a mix of Editions rather than a known lineup.

A game on top. Beverage Industry reports a QR code on the pack that opens a mini game on RedBull.com.

Where to find it. Red Bull does not name the 2026 stores. For the first U.S. calendar in 2025, Beverage Industry reported sales at Costco, Kroger, Target, Walmart and select Circle K stores, starting November 3. That calendar held 24 cans of 8.4 fluid ounces and its own pack-only Pomegranate Festive Edition.

How is this different from past years?

Beverage Industry described the 2025 calendar as the first Red Bull advent calendar sold in the United States. That calendar went on sale in November; the 2026 one launched in late September, about five weeks earlier. If you want one at retail, look in October rather than waiting for Black Friday.

The Oracle Red Bull Racing advent calendar (no drinks inside)

There is a second official “Red Bull” calendar, and it is for Formula 1 fans. The Red Bull Shop sells the Max Verstappen Advent Calendar by FRANZIS, a licensed Oracle Red Bull Racing product.

Behind the doors is a 24-day build of a 1:43 scale RB21 model car, which plugs and screws together. The Red Bull Shop lists a presentation base with a sound module, an A2 poster, postcards and a large-format book about the team’s history. FRANZIS, the German maker, describes the car as a metal model.

It contains no cans, so it suits a racing fan of any age who likes model building. Check the listing for the car and year, because FRANZIS has made earlier team calendars too.

Are there Monster, Celsius or other energy drink calendars?

Not from the brands. We looked for official advent calendars from Monster Energy, Celsius, Prime, Alani Nu and Ghost and found none for 2025 or 2026. Calendars you see under those names are put together by resellers, who fill a box with cans bought at retail.

That is fine if the cans are sealed and in date. It also means you can build the same thing yourself, with the exact flavors the person likes.

How to make a DIY energy drink advent calendar

A DIY calendar lets you choose the brand, the flavors and the number of days.

1. Pick the can size. Red Bull lists 8.4, 12 and 16 fluid ounce cans in the U.S., with 20 ounces in some places. Slim 8.4-ounce cans are the easiest to fit 24 of into one box.
2. Choose 12 or 24 days. A can a day for 24 days is a lot of caffeine for some people. A 12-day calendar, starting December 13, is a lighter option. Target, for example, sells Red Bull in 12-packs of 8.4-ounce cans, which makes a 12-day box easy.
3. Mix flavors. Buy two or three variety packs and alternate. Sugar-free versions help if the person watches sugar.
4. Build the box. A shoebox or shipping box with cardboard dividers works. Wrap each can in paper and number it, or use a large open-cubby calendar. Most wooden drawer calendars are far too small for cans; our reusable advent calendar guide covers formats with bigger openings.
5. Add small extras. Drop a snack, a sticker or a note into a few of the days. Our advent calendar filler ideas list small gifts by size.

Caffeine: who these calendars are for

Energy drink calendars are adult gifts. Here is what the makers and the FDA say, so you can decide how many days make sense.

The FDA cites 400 milligrams a day for most adults, about two to three 12-ounce cups of coffee. It says energy drinks generally have 54 to 328 milligrams of caffeine per 16 fluid ounces. People who are pregnant or breastfeeding should ask their health care provider about caffeine, the FDA says. Celsius itself recommends no more than two 12-ounce cans a day.

Not a gift for kids or teens

The FDA says medical experts advise against energy drinks for children and teens because of their sugar and caffeine, citing the American Academy of Pediatrics. The AAP’s HealthyChildren.org says avoiding caffeine is the best choice for all kids.

The labels say the same. Target’s listing of the Red Bull label reads “not recommended for children, pregnant or nursing women and persons sensitive to caffeine,” and Monster’s carries a similar line. Celsius says its drinks are not recommended for anyone under 18.

Want less caffeine? Try tea, coffee or hot chocolate

A tea or hot chocolate calendar gives the same daily ritual with less caffeine, or none. Our tea, coffee and chocolate advent calendar guide compares the options, including caffeine-free tea.

Buying a sealed energy drink calendar on eBay

Red Bull’s calendar is sold in limited quantities, so resale listings appear quickly. A few checks help.

• Match the year. The 2026 calendar has the Arctic Berry Festive Edition; 2025’s had Pomegranate.
• Ask for the best-by date printed on the cans or case.
• Check that the box is sealed and not dented, since cans can leak in transit.
• Read seller feedback for comments on packaging.

For more gift ideas by interest, see our advent calendars for adults, which has a section for men sorted by hobby, or start from the best advent calendars of 2026.