How many days until Christmas?
There are 67 days until Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026.
CHRISTMAS · FRI, DEC 25, 2026
67days until Christmas
To the second, until midnight at the start of the day, in your time zone.
It is Christmas Day. Merry Christmas! The count starts again tomorrow.
- In weeks9 weeks and 4 days
- In sleeps67 sleepsOne sleep for every night left
- Fridays left9 FridaysNot counting today or Christmas Day
- The one afterSat, Dec 25, 2027
When is Christmas 2026?
Christmas Day is always December 25. In 2026 it falls on a Friday, which makes a long weekend for a lot of people: Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, and the holiday itself runs straight into Saturday and Sunday. In 2027, Christmas falls on a Saturday.
The countdown above uses the date and time zone on your own device, so it is right wherever you are. Days are calendar days: on December 24 it says 1 day, and on Christmas morning it says 0. The hours, minutes and seconds run to midnight at the very start of December 25. Once Christmas has passed, the page moves on to next year by itself.
The Christmas countdown in weeks, sleeps and Fridays
- Weeks are handy for planning: shipping cut-offs, card mailing, booking travel home. The box above shows full weeks plus the days left over.
- Sleeps are how kids count it. One sleep for every night between now and Christmas morning, so it matches the number of days.
- Fridays are a favorite for anyone paid weekly or saving the shopping for weekends. We count Fridays from tomorrow up to Christmas Eve. Christmas 2026 is itself a Friday, so it is not included, and the last Friday before Christmas is December 18.
Christmas dates, 2026 to 2030
| Year | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | December 25, 2026 |
| 2027 | Saturday | December 25, 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday | December 25, 2028 |
| 2029 | Tuesday | December 25, 2029 |
| 2030 | Wednesday | December 25, 2030 |
Quick facts
- Christmas has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870.
- When December 25 falls on a Saturday, as it does in 2027, the federal holiday is observed on Friday, December 24. When it falls on a Sunday, it moves to the Monday after.
- Many Orthodox churches that follow the Julian calendar celebrate Christmas on January 7.
- December 26 is Boxing Day in the UK, Canada and Australia.
What day of the week is Christmas 2026?
Christmas 2026 is on Friday, December 25. Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24. In 2027, Christmas falls on a Saturday.
How many weeks until Christmas?
Divide the days left by seven. The countdown at the top of this page does it for you and shows full weeks plus the leftover days, updated every day for your time zone.
How many Fridays until Christmas?
Count the Fridays from tomorrow up to Christmas Eve. The Fridays box at the top shows the current number. Christmas 2026 is itself a Friday, so it is not counted; the last Friday before it is December 18, 2026.
Is Christmas a federal holiday?
Yes. Christmas Day has been a US federal holiday since 1870. If December 25 falls on a Saturday, the holiday is observed on the Friday before; if it falls on a Sunday, on the Monday after.
Can I put a Christmas countdown on my iPhone?
Yes. Countdown apps with widgets can show the days left on your Lock Screen or Home Screen. Countfie, our app, has Christmas built in and is coming soon to the App Store. Our widget guide shows the steps.
HOLIDAY COUNTDOWNS
Every holiday, counted.
- OCT 31 12Halloween
- NOV 26 38Thanksgiving
- DEC 4 46Hanukkah
- JAN 1 74New Year's Day
- FEB 14 118Valentine's Day
Numbers show the days left until each holiday.
Put this countdown on your Lock Screen.
Countfie keeps a Christmas countdown on your iPhone Lock Screen and Home Screen, with the right date every year. It is coming soon to the App Store, free to download.
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