How many days until Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thursday, December 24, 2026, 85 days from today. The countdown below updates live for your time zone.
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Counting from Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in your time zone.
*Business days count Monday–Friday from tomorrow through the target date and skip U.S. federal holidays (observed dates).
When is Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thursday, December 24, 2026. Christmas Eve falls on December 24 every year.
Christmas Eve, December 24, is the evening before Christmas Day. Traditions include candlelight or midnight church services, family dinners, wrapping last-minute gifts, and children leaving cookies and milk out for Santa Claus. Many offices and stores close early.
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Christmas Eve dates for the next few years
| Year | Date | Day | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 24 | Thursday | 85 |
| 2027 | December 24 | Friday | 450 |
| 2028 | December 24 | Sunday | 816 |
| 2029 | December 24 | Monday | 1,181 |
| 2030 | December 24 | Tuesday | 1,546 |
| 2031 | December 24 | Wednesday | 1,911 |
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
How many days until Christmas Eve?
There are 85 days until Christmas Eve (December 24, 2026), counting from Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
What day of the week is Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday.
How many weeks until Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve is 12 weeks and 1 day away (85 days).
How many months until Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve is 2 months and 24 days away.
How many business days until Christmas Eve?
There are 61 weekdays (Monday–Friday) between tomorrow and December 24, 2026, or 58 business days if you skip U.S. federal holidays.
How many hours until Christmas Eve?
About 2,040 hours, counting from midnight today. The live counter above shows the exact hours, minutes and seconds left for your time zone.