Christmas Countdown 2026: How Many Days Until Christmas?

Christmas Day for upcoming years
Year	Date	Day of the week
2026	Dec 25	Friday
2027	Dec 25	Saturdayweekend
2028	Dec 25	Monday
2029	Dec 25	Tuesday
2030	Dec 25	Wednesday
2031	Dec 25	Thursday
2032	Dec 25	Saturdayweekend
2033	Dec 25	Sundayweekend

Key holiday dates in 2026

Nov 26ThanksgivingThe unofficial start of the Christmas season in the U.S.
Nov 29First Sunday of AdventLight the first candle — see our Advent guide
Dec 6St. Nicholas DayKids in many countries find treats in their shoes
Dec 24Christmas EveCookies for Santa and tracking his sleigh
Dec 25Christmas DayFriday — a federal holiday
Dec 26Boxing DayA holiday in the U.K., Canada and other countries
Jan 6Epiphany (Three Kings Day)The traditional end of the twelve days of Christmas

Frequently asked questions

How many days until Christmas 2026?

Christmas 2026 is on Friday, December 25. The live countdown on this page shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining, based on U.S. Eastern Time.

What does “sleeps until Christmas” mean?

It is a kid-friendly way to count down: the number of nights left to sleep before Christmas morning. On Christmas Eve there is one sleep left.

When does Advent start in 2026?

Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. In 2026 that is Sunday, November 29.

How many days until Christmas?

Key holiday dates in 2026

Frequently asked questions

Keep the holiday cheer going