How many days until Christmas?
Christmas 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026, 86 days from today. The countdown below updates live for your time zone.
until Friday, December 25, 2026
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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 2026?
Christmas 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026. Christmas falls on December 25 every year.
Christmas Day, December 25, celebrates the birth of Jesus and is a federal holiday in the United States. It's also a cultural holiday for many people who aren't Christian, with decorated trees, gift giving and big family meals. Many families open presents on Christmas morning after Santa Claus's visit on Christmas Eve.
Want the plain date countdown? See how many days until December 25.
Christmas dates for the next few years
| Year | Date | Day | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 25 | Friday | 86 |
| 2027 | December 25 | Saturday | 451 |
| 2028 | December 25 | Monday | 817 |
| 2029 | December 25 | Tuesday | 1,182 |
| 2030 | December 25 | Wednesday | 1,547 |
| 2031 | December 25 | Thursday | 1,912 |
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas 2026?
Christmas 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026.
How many days until Christmas?
There are 86 days until Christmas (December 25, 2026), counting from Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
What day of the week is Christmas 2026?
Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday.
How many weeks until Christmas?
Christmas is 12 weeks and 2 days away (86 days).
How many months until Christmas?
Christmas is 2 months and 25 days away.
How many business days until Christmas?
There are 62 weekdays (Monday–Friday) between tomorrow and December 25, 2026, or 58 business days if you skip U.S. federal holidays.
How many hours until Christmas?
About 2,064 hours, counting from midnight today. The live counter above shows the exact hours, minutes and seconds left for your time zone.
How many sleeps until Christmas?
Count one sleep per night between now and Christmas morning. The number of sleeps is the same as the number of days shown in the countdown above, as long as you're counting tonight.