How many days until Christmas?
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
days to go
Counted in your browser, in your own time zone. Nothing is sent anywhere.
How the countdown works
- Your browser reads today's date and time in your own time zone.
- The days left are December 25 minus today, without counting today. After Christmas, it counts to next year.
- The clock shows the time left until midnight at the start of Christmas Day where you are.
Days until Christmas 2026 from key dates
| From | Days | Weeks | Workdays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween (Oct 31) | 55 | 7 weeks and 6 days | 37 |
| November 1 (Nov 1) | 54 | 7 weeks and 5 days | 37 |
| Veterans Day (Nov 11) | 44 | 6 weeks and 2 days | 30 |
| Thanksgiving (Nov 26) | 29 | 4 weeks and 1 day | 20 |
| Black Friday (Nov 27) | 28 | 4 weeks | 19 |
| December 1 (Dec 1) | 24 | 3 weeks and 3 days | 17 |
| December 15 (Dec 15) | 10 | 1 week and 3 days | 7 |
| Christmas Eve (Dec 24) | 1 | 1 day | 0 |
Workdays: Monday to Friday after that date and before Christmas Day, minus federal holidays.
What day is Christmas?
| Year | December 25 is a | Federal day off |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | Same day |
| 2027 | Saturday | Friday, Dec 24 |
| 2028 | Monday | Same day |
| 2029 | Tuesday | Same day |
| 2030 | Wednesday | Same day |
| 2031 | Thursday | Same day |
| 2032 | Saturday | Friday, Dec 24 |
| 2033 | Sunday | Monday, Dec 26 |
| 2034 | Monday | Same day |
| 2035 | Tuesday | Same day |
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Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is Christmas 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, December 25, 2026. Christmas 2027 falls on a Saturday, so the federal holiday is observed on Friday, December 24, 2027.
How many days are there between Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26, 2026. From Thanksgiving to Christmas there are 29 days, or 4 weeks and 1 day.
How many weeks until Christmas from December 1?
From December 1 there are 24 days to Christmas: 3 weeks and 3 days. That leaves 17 weekdays to work after December 1 and before Christmas Day.
How many sleeps until Christmas?
Sleeps are the nights left before Christmas morning, so the number of sleeps equals the number of days until Christmas. On Christmas Eve there is 1 sleep left.
Does the countdown include today?
No. The count is the number of days from today to December 25, without counting today, the way a calendar subtraction works: from December 15 it is 10 days. Count today too and add 1.
Is Christmas a federal holiday?
Yes. Christmas Day, December 25, is a legal public holiday under 5 U.S.C. 6103. When it falls on a Saturday, federal employees get the Friday before off; on a Sunday, the Monday after. In 2027 that means Friday, December 24, 2027.