How many days until Christmas? Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026. The live Christmas countdown below updates automatically. Under it you will find a calm week-by-week plan and fun ways to count down with your family.
Christmas 2026 is on Friday, December 25
Christmas 2026 countdown by date
| Date | Days until Christmas |
|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | 54 days |
| November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving) | 29 days |
| December 1, 2026 | 24 days |
| December 11, 2026 | 14 days |
| December 18, 2026 | 7 days |
| December 24, 2026 (Christmas Eve) | 1 day |
Week-by-week Christmas planning timeline
Early November
- Set your gift budget and make a list.
- Book travel — prices rise in December.
Late November
- Shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.
- Put up decorations the weekend after Thanksgiving.
December 1–7
- Start an Advent calendar.
- Order photo cards and personalized gifts.
December 8–14
- Mail cards and packages.
- Plan your Christmas menu.
December 15–21
- Finish shopping and wrapping.
- Bake cookies and plan a cozy movie night.
December 22–24
- Grocery shop, set the table and relax.
- Read the Christmas story from our Christmas Bible verses.
Fun Christmas countdown ideas
- Advent calendar: one small treat or activity each day in December.
- Paper chain: tear off one link each night.
- 25 books: wrap 25 holiday books and open one per night.
- Kindness countdown: one good deed each day.
- Elf on the Shelf setups.
- Movie countdown: a different Christmas movie every weekend.
Important December 2026 dates
- December 1: Giving Tuesday
- December 21: Winter solstice (shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere)
- December 24: Christmas Eve
- December 25: Christmas Day
- December 26: Boxing Day (UK, Canada, Australia)
- December 31: New Year’s Eve
Get ready with our Christmas gift ideas, Secret Santa ideas and Merry Christmas wishes.
FAQ
How many days until Christmas 2026?
Check the live counter at the top of this page. From December 1, 2026 there are 24 days left.
What day of the week is Christmas 2026?
Friday, December 25, 2026.
How many weeks until Christmas?
Divide the days on the counter by seven. On November 1 there are just under 8 weeks left.
