Christmas
How many days until Christmas 2026?
The timer above counts down to Friday, December 25, 2026 and updates every second in your own timezone. Christmas Day is fixed to 25 December every year, so the countdown restarts the moment the day is over.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to Christmas 2027 without anything needing to change.
Christmas 2026 at a glance
| Date | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Friday |
| Days remaining | 79 |
| Weeks remaining | 11 weeks, 2 days |
| Months remaining | 2 months, 18 days |
| Weekends to go | 11 |
| Fridays to go | 12 |
| Sleeps | 79 |
| Working days (Mon–Fri) | 57 |
| Hours remaining | 1,896 |
| Last time | Thursday, December 25, 2025 (286 days ago) |
| Next year | Saturday, December 25, 2027 |
When is Christmas in future years?
Christmas always falls on December 25. Here are the next 6 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | 79 |
| Christmas 2027 | Dec 25, 2027 | Saturday | 444 |
| Christmas 2028 | Dec 25, 2028 | Monday | 810 |
| Christmas 2029 | Dec 25, 2029 | Tuesday | 1,175 |
| Christmas 2030 | Dec 25, 2030 | Wednesday | 1,540 |
| Christmas 2031 | Dec 25, 2031 | Thursday | 1,905 |
Christmas 2026 questions
What day does Christmas fall on in 2026?
Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday — Friday, December 25, 2026.
How many weeks until Christmas?
There are about 11 weeks and 2 days left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until Christmas?
Roughly 1,896 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
How many weekends and Fridays until Christmas?
11 weekends and 12 Fridays, counting from tomorrow up to Christmas itself. That is 57 working days (Monday to Friday).
How many sleeps until Christmas?
79 sleeps — one for every night between now and the morning of Friday, December 25, 2026.
How long ago was Christmas 2025?
Christmas 2025 was on Thursday, December 25, 2025, 286 days ago.
When is Christmas in 2027?
Christmas lands on Saturday, December 25, 2027.
How many months until Christmas?
About 3 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is Christmas always on the same date?
Christmas always falls on December 25. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
Can I put this countdown on my own website?
Yes. Use the embed button above to copy an iframe you can paste into any page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Shopify and plain HTML.
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