LEGO® Christmas sets: which ones are available and what’s coming in 2026
LEGO® Christmas sets are a category of their own. They often appear in autumn and bring together winter buildings, small gifts, and buildable decorations. Availability varies by set: some models remain available for several years, while others belong to a single season or a temporary promotion. Below you'll find the different types of Christmas sets, how they differ, and which set is being added this year.
Three types of Christmas sets
Everything LEGO® releases around Christmas broadly falls into three groups, and they differ greatly in size, price, and target audience. The sizes below are indicative; the number of pieces varies by model.
| Type | Size | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Village | Large buildings, often more than 1,000 pieces | Adult builders, expanding annually |
| Seasonal sets and decorations | Small models to elaborate table displays | Families, Christmas decorations for the home |
| Advent calendars and polybags | Small builds, figures, and daily surprises | Children, minifigure collectors |
The Winter Village series
This is LEGO®'s best-known Christmas series. About one winter building is added each year, allowing you to place different models next to one another as a village street. The series belongs to the Icons theme and is aimed at adult builders.
A good example of the size is set 10308 Holiday Main Street from 2022, which contains 1,514 pieces and six minifigures. Older models may be retired, but can sometimes still be available new from store inventory or second-hand. The sales period is not the same for every set.
What makes the series special is that buildings from different years combine to create a winter atmosphere. Dimensions and layouts vary by model, so check in advance how much space you need. If you want to build such a street, the buildings and related winter sets are grouped together in LEGO® Christmas Village.
What's being added in 2026
The Winter Village set for 2026 is 11387 Holiday House: 1,354 pieces and four minifigures. LEGO Insiders get early access from October 1, 2026 at LEGO; general sales begin on October 4, 2026. In terms of piece count, it is just below Holiday Main Street.
For anyone who already has a village, this is this year's building. For those who are just starting, it can serve as a starting point from its introduction. For older buildings, check available store inventory or look for a complete second-hand set.
Seasonal sets and buildable decorations
The middle category consists of LEGO® Christmas sets that you simply put on display after building them. Set 40573 Christmas Tree from 2022 is a good example, with 784 pieces and the option to build more than one model. Set 40426 Christmas Wreath 2-in-1 from 2020 does something similar with 510 pieces: one set, two possible results.
It can also be smaller. Set 40604 Christmas Decor Set from 2023 contains 182 pieces and was a gift with purchase in December of that year. These kinds of temporary promotional sets can be particularly difficult to find later on. More about what you can do with these models can be found in the article about LEGO® Christmas decorations.
Advent calendars, polybags, and small sets
The advent calendar
An advent calendar has twenty-four doors, with a small build or a figure behind each one. LEGO® releases calendars within different themes, such as City, Star Wars, and Friends. The available themes vary each year, and popular calendars may sell out before December.
They are interesting to collectors because some calendars contain special minifigures, such as a Christmas version of a familiar character. The value of individual figures varies by version, condition, and demand. The selection can be found at LEGO® advent calendars, and individual figures at LEGO® minifigures.
Polybags and small Christmas sets
The lower end of the range is ideal for anyone who wants to put something in a shoe or stocking. Two examples show how broad this category is: set 1807 Santa Claus and Sleigh from 1995 is a polybag with 17 pieces and one minifigure - Santa Claus and a sleigh. Set 30580 Santa Claus from 2021 has 69 pieces and no minifigure: Santa Claus is built entirely from bricks.
There are twenty-six years of design history between the two. In one set, the figure is the focus; in the other, you build Santa Claus himself. Both are small enough for a modest gift. Anyone interested in small sets can find more background in the article about LEGO® polybags.
Why Christmas sets sometimes disappear quickly
The range changes with each season. Advent calendars and temporary gift-with-purchase models may have a short sales period, while some decoration and Winter Village sets remain available for longer. There is no fixed rule that every Christmas set disappears after December or receives only one production run.
When a set is retired, it may become scarcer. That does not automatically mean the price will rise: demand, stock, condition, and completeness all play a role. How to estimate what an older set is worth can be found in what is my LEGO® worth.
For buyers, this means something practical: compare the current price and availability if you particularly want a certain set. Waiting may result in a discount, but it also carries the risk that a popular set will sell out. Above all, buy a model you want to build or give as a gift, without assuming a guaranteed increase in value.
Buying new or second-hand
For recent sets, buying new is often the logical choice. Older models are also sometimes still available new from existing stock. You can also look at second-hand LEGO® or, for really old Christmas sets, vintage LEGO®.
Pay extra attention to completeness when buying a used Christmas set. Special printed pieces and figures can be more difficult to replace. The guide on buying used LEGO® sets explains exactly what to look for. If it has dust from the attic, first read the tips for cleaning LEGO®, with extra attention to stickers and electrical components.
A train through the village
The addition many builders eventually choose is a train running around the Christmas village. Over the years, LEGO® has produced various festive versions, usually with a locomotive, carriages, and track. Which additional track and power supply you need depends on the set. You can find the selection at LEGO® Trains and track; buying a LEGO® train explains how to make a suitable choice.
The complete gift selection for December, from a small polybag to a large building project, can be found at LEGO® Christmas gifts.
Find your LEGO® Christmas gift
From a small set to a winter building project: view the current Christmas selection.
