Christmas 2026 countdown
How Many Days Until Christmas 2026?
Quick answer
Christmas 2026 falls on Friday, December 25, 2026. As of right now, there are 93 days, 4 hours and 14 minutes left until Christmas Day 2026 in your local timezone.
Live countdown to Christmas 2026
The countdown below updates every second and targets midnight on December 25, 2026 in your local timezone.
93
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04
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14
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47
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until Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026
Key Christmas 2026 dates
- Advent starts: Sunday, November 29, 2026
- Christmas Eve: Thursday, December 24, 2026
- Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026 (Friday)
- Boxing Day: Saturday, December 26, 2026
- New Year's Eve: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Because December 25, 2026 is a Friday, Christmas Eve is a Thursday and Boxing Day is a Saturday. Whether that gives you time off depends entirely on your country and your employer, so check your local public holiday calendar and your workplace rules rather than assuming.
A friendly plan for the months before Christmas 2026
Counting down is more fun when you have a loose plan. Here is a gentle month-by-month rhythm that works for most households.
- Summer: jot down gift ideas as you notice what people mention. Browse our Christmas gift ideas for a head start.
- October: set a budget and a guest list. Our Christmas on a budget guide can help.
- November: finalize gifts and book travel. Use the Christmas checklist to track what is done.
- Early December: decorate, send cards, plan the menu.
- Mid-December: wrap, bake, confirm last-minute orders.
If time runs short, our last-minute Christmas gifts guide has ideas that still feel thoughtful.
Frequently asked questions
- How many days until Christmas 2026?
- Christmas 2026 falls on Friday, December 25, 2026. There are 93 days, 4 hours and 14 minutes left until Christmas Day 2026 in your local timezone, and the countdown on this page updates every second.
- What day of the week is Christmas 2026?
- Christmas Day 2026 is a Friday. Christmas Eve 2026 is Thursday, December 24 and Boxing Day 2026 is Saturday, December 26.
- When is Christmas Eve 2026?
- Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
- When does Advent start in 2026?
- Advent 2026 begins on Sunday, November 29, 2026, the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day.
- Is Christmas 2026 a public holiday where I live?
- That depends on your country and your employer. Public holiday rules for December 25 and December 26 vary, and so do the rules about days off when a holiday falls on a weekday. Check your national holiday calendar and your workplace policy.