How many days until Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026.
days to go
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How the countdown works
- The target is midnight at the start of December 24 on your device's clock.
- The days left are December 24 minus today, without counting today.
- Workdays are Monday to Friday after today and before December 24, minus federal holidays such as Thanksgiving.
Days until Christmas Eve 2026 from key dates
| From | Days | Weeks | Workdays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving (Nov 26) | 28 | 4 weeks | 19 |
| December 1 (Dec 1) | 23 | 3 weeks and 2 days | 16 |
| December 7 (Dec 7) | 17 | 2 weeks and 3 days | 12 |
| December 10 (Dec 10) | 14 | 2 weeks | 9 |
| December 15 (Dec 15) | 9 | 1 week and 2 days | 6 |
| December 20 (Dec 20) | 4 | 4 days | 3 |
Christmas Eve, 2026 to 2035
| Year | December 24 | Federal day off |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | No |
| 2027 | Friday | Yes (Christmas observed) |
| 2028 | Sunday | No |
| 2029 | Monday | No |
| 2030 | Tuesday | No |
| 2031 | Wednesday | No |
| 2032 | Friday | Yes (Christmas observed) |
| 2033 | Saturday | No |
| 2034 | Sunday | No |
| 2035 | Monday | No |
One more sleep: how many days until Christmas, until Black Friday and until New Year.
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is Christmas Eve 2026?
Thursday, December 24, 2026. Christmas Eve 2027 is Friday, December 24, 2027.
Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday?
No, Christmas Eve is not one of the eleven legal public holidays. But when December 25 falls on a Saturday, the Christmas holiday is observed on Friday, December 24, so federal offices close that day: next in 2027 and 2032.
How many days from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve 2026?
28 days, from Nov 26 to December 24: 4 weeks, with 19 workdays in between.
When does the Christmas Eve countdown reach zero?
At midnight at the start of December 24 on your device, one day before the Christmas countdown. From December 1 there are 23 days to go.