Christmas Countdown
How many days until Christmas?
Until Christmas
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Date
December 25
Christmas Eve
December 24
Happens
Every year
Counting down to Christmas Day, celebrated every December 25. The live timer above updates every second and automatically rolls over to next year's Christmas once the day has passed — so it's always accurate.
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is Christmas 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 — December 25 — falls on a Friday, giving most people a three-day holiday weekend. Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24.
When is Christmas?
Christmas Day is December 25 every year, and the live countdown above shows exactly how long remains until the next one, down to the second.
Does this countdown reset each year?
Yes — once Christmas has passed, the countdown automatically targets next year’s December 25.
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