Quick Answer: Australia: Hunter Valley Cheese Company's 12-day calendar (A$150) is confirmed; watch Woolworths for the Thomas Dux calendar. Aldi Australia has none this year. Canada: look for Ilchester at Metro, or Laliberté Cheese in BC. Otherwise, make your own.
Most cheese advent calendars are sold in the US and UK, and they ship chilled, so they rarely cross borders. Here's what we could find closer to home. For the full US and UK list, see every cheese advent calendar announced for 2026.
Australia
| Calendar | Price | What's in it | Status (Nov 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Valley Cheese Company 12 Day Artisan Cheese Advent Calendar | A$150 | 12 daily treats: fresh, soft and hard cheeses (aged brie, vintage cheddar, blue) plus pastes, honey and fruit, in a chilled gift box | 2026 edition listed. Dispatched Monday, December 7 |
| Thomas Dux 12 Days of Cheese (Woolworths) | A$20 to A$28 in past years | 12 mini portions, two each of six British cheeses | Not confirmed for 2026 yet |
| Aldi Australia | — | — | No cheese calendar. The 8 advent calendars on sale Nov 4 are chocolate, candy, toys, a candle and a puzzle (Aldi Australia) |
| Coles | — | — | Nothing found |
The Hunter Valley calendar
This is the one confirmed artisan calendar we found. It's made to order each year and sells out, so order early. Two things to know before you buy:
- It's a "12 days of Christmas" calendar. The listing says it's for the 12 days starting Christmas Day, not a December 1 countdown.
- Check delivery. The listing doesn't say where it ships, so confirm your postcode with the cheesemaker.
The Woolworths Thomas Dux calendar
Woolworths has sold this one in past seasons. It's the budget pick: 12 small portions of British cheese, two each of mature cheddar, cheddar with black pepper, cheddar with chilli, Double Gloucester, Double Gloucester with spring onion and chives, and Red Leicester. Reports put it at A$28 in 2023 (Yahoo Lifestyle Australia) and A$20 in another year (The Latch). It has turned up in store in late October before, so check the chilled cheese section and the Woolworths app.
Canada
| Calendar | Price | What's in it | Status (Nov 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar (Metro) | About C$37 last year | Mini portions of Ilchester's English cheeses | Listed at Metro. 2026 price and contents not confirmed |
| Laliberté Cheese 2026 Cheese Advent Calendar | From C$135 | 24 days of artisan cheese: French bries, Quebec washed-rind cheeses, aged UK cheddars | Comox Valley pickup and delivery. Listed out of stock, with a notify list |
| Aldi | — | — | Aldi doesn't have stores in Canada |
| Costco Canada | — | — | Shoppers post cheese calendars on social media, but we couldn't confirm a 2026 one |
Shopping on Amazon.ca? Many "cheese advent calendars" there are shelf-stable snacks or cheese-themed ornaments, not fridge cheese. Read the listing for weight, cheese names and chilled delivery before you buy.
Make your own (the most reliable option)
If nothing near you is in stock, a homemade calendar is easy and usually better cheese for the money.
- Pick 6 cheeses for 12 days, or 12 for 24 days. Mix textures: one soft, one blue, one aged hard cheese, one washed-rind and a couple of crowd-pleasers.
- Cut each cheese into two pieces of about 30 to 40 g. That's 400 to 500 g of cheese for a 12-day calendar.
- Wrap each piece in baking paper, number it and keep the lot in a container in the fridge. Add a small jar of honey, quince paste or crackers on a few days.
Australian picks: a local brie or triple cream, a vintage cheddar, a blue, Jarlsberg, a goat's cheese and an aged gouda.
Canadian picks: Oka, a clothbound cheddar, a Quebec brie, a Bleu Bénédictin-style blue, a washed-rind from Quebec and an aged gouda from a Canadian dairy.
Our cheese advent calendar guide has a full DIY plan and pairing ideas.
Finish with a board
Leftover pieces make a great Christmas Eve board. See the best cheese for a charcuterie board for how to balance them.
Sources
- Aldi Australia: Advent calendars (on sale Wed 4 Nov)
- Hunter Valley Cheese Company: 12 Day Artisan Cheese Advent Calendar 2026
- Yahoo Lifestyle Australia: Woolworths brings back $28 cheese advent calendar (Oct 2023)
- The Latch: Woolworths Thomas Dux cheese advent calendar
- Laliberté Cheese & Gourmet Pantry: 2026 Cheese Advent Calendar
- Metro: Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar
Prices and stock were checked November 1, 2026, and change quickly in November.
FAQ
Is there a cheese advent calendar in Australia in 2026?
Yes. Hunter Valley Cheese Company sells a 12 Day Artisan Cheese Advent Calendar for A$150, dispatched from December 7. Woolworths has sold the Thomas Dux 12 Days of Cheese calendar in past years, but we couldn't confirm it for 2026 yet.
Does Aldi Australia sell a cheese advent calendar in 2026?
Not that we could find. Aldi Australia's advent calendars go on sale Wednesday, November 4, and none of the eight listed is a cheese calendar.
Is there a cheese advent calendar in Canada in 2026?
Metro lists the Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar online, and Laliberté Cheese in BC's Comox Valley sells a 24-day artisan calendar from C$135. Aldi doesn't operate in Canada.
Can I order a US or UK cheese advent calendar to Australia or Canada?
Usually not. The US cheesemaker calendars we checked list US shipping only, because the cheese is perishable and ships chilled.
How do I make my own cheese advent calendar?
Buy six cheeses, cut each into two pieces of about 30 to 40 g, then wrap and number the 12 parcels. Use 12 cheeses for a 24-day calendar, and keep it in the fridge.
