Christmas 2026: Countdown, Games and Times

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Christmas Eve: Thu, Dec 24
9 games

Christmas 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 52 days from today. There are 9 NFL and NBA games on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, starting at 8:15 PM ET.

Christmas 2026 Games Schedule

NFL and NBA games on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, in Eastern and Pacific Time.

ThuDec 24NFLTexans at Eagles8:15 PMET · 5:15 PM PT
FriDec 25NBASpurs vs Knicks12:00 PMET · 9:00 AM PT
FriDec 25NFLPackers at Bears1:00 PMET · 10:00 AM PT
FriDec 25NBAHeat vs Celtics2:30 PMET · 11:30 AM PT
FriDec 25NFLBills at Broncos4:30 PMET · 1:30 PM PT
FriDec 25NBA76ers vs Lakers5:00 PMET · 2:00 PM PT
FriDec 25NBAThunder vs Timberwolves8:00 PMET · 5:00 PM PT
FriDec 25NFLRams at Seahawks8:15 PMET · 5:15 PM PT
FriDec 25NBANuggets vs Warriors10:30 PMET · 7:30 PM PT

Christmas 2026 Dates

Christmas Eve	Thursday, December 24, 2026
Christmas Day	Friday, December 25, 2026
Boxing Day	Saturday, December 26, 2026
New Year's Eve	Thursday, December 31, 2026
New Year's Day	Friday, January 1, 2027

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Christmas 2026 FAQ

When is Christmas 2026?

Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026, and Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24.

How many days until Christmas?

52 days until Christmas Day on Friday, December 25.

What games are on Christmas Day?

NFL: Texans at Eagles at 8:15 PM ET; NBA: Spurs vs Knicks at 12:00 PM ET; NFL: Packers at Bears at 1:00 PM ET; NBA: Heat vs Celtics at 2:30 PM ET; NFL: Bills at Broncos at 4:30 PM ET; NBA: 76ers vs Lakers at 5:00 PM ET; NBA: Thunder vs Timberwolves at 8:00 PM ET; NFL: Rams at Seahawks at 8:15 PM ET; NBA: Nuggets vs Warriors at 10:30 PM ET.

Is Christmas a federal holiday?

Yes. Christmas Day is a federal holiday in the United States, so government offices, banks and most businesses are closed.