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How many days until Christmas?
Here's a live countdown to Christmas. Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th every year.
Live countdown to Christmas
63 days to go
Next Christmas: Friday, December 25, 2026
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Christmas dates 2026–2030
| Year | Date | Day | US federal observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 25 | Friday | |
| 2027 | December 25 | Saturday | Federal holiday observed Friday, December 24 |
| 2028 | December 25 | Monday | |
| 2029 | December 25 | Tuesday | |
| 2030 | December 25 | Wednesday |
About Christmas
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus and is a public holiday in more than 160 countries, including the US (federal), UK, India (gazetted), Canada and Australia. Orthodox churches that keep the Julian calendar celebrate on 7 January. When 25 December is a Saturday, US federal workers get Friday the 24th off; when it is a Sunday, Monday the 26th.
Frequently asked questions
4 answersHow many days until Christmas?
The countdown at the top of this page shows exactly how many days are left until Christmas. It updates live every second and always counts down to the next Christmas, so the number is always current.
What day of the week is Christmas 2026?
Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday — Friday, December 25, 2026.
When is Christmas in 2027?
Christmas 2027 falls on Saturday, December 25, 2027.
Can I count down to a different date?
Yes — use the Countdown to Date tool to set any custom date and time.