When does Advent start?

Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day. The exact date changes each year and is shown above.

Advent lasts between 22 and 28 days depending on which day of the week Christmas falls on.

What are the four Sundays of Advent?

They are the four Sundays before Christmas Day. Many families light one additional candle on an Advent wreath each Sunday.

Advent countdown

When the four Sundays of Advent begin and how long until Christmas Day.

Advent starts

Sunday, November 29, 2026

First Sunday of Advent.

Days until Christmas

188

Advent begins on Sunday, November 29, 2026. From today there are 188 days until Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.

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until Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026

When does Advent start?: Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day. The exact date changes each year and is shown above.
How long is Advent?: Advent lasts between 22 and 28 days depending on which day of the week Christmas falls on.
What are the four Sundays of Advent?: They are the four Sundays before Christmas Day. Many families light one additional candle on an Advent wreath each Sunday.

Last updated Friday, June 19, 2026