How Many Days Until Christmas?

Friday, December 25, 202652 days away

Countdown to Christmas Day

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  • Christmas Eve: Thu, Dec 24

Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026, 52 days from today (7 weeks and 3 days). The countdown above runs to midnight in your time zone.

How Many Days Until Christmas Eve?

Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026, 51 days from today.

When Does Christmas Day Start Around the World?

Christmas Day begins at midnight in each time zone, so it arrives first in the central Pacific and last on the islands just west of the International Date Line, about 26 hours later.

PlaceStarts (Eastern Time)In your time
Kiritimati, Kiribati (first)Thu, Dec 24, 5:00 AM ETThu, Dec 24, 5:00 AM ET
AucklandThu, Dec 24, 6:00 AM ETThu, Dec 24, 6:00 AM ET
SydneyThu, Dec 24, 8:00 AM ETThu, Dec 24, 8:00 AM ET
TokyoThu, Dec 24, 10:00 AM ETThu, Dec 24, 10:00 AM ET
ManilaThu, Dec 24, 11:00 AM ETThu, Dec 24, 11:00 AM ET
DhakaThu, Dec 24, 1:00 PM ETThu, Dec 24, 1:00 PM ET
DubaiThu, Dec 24, 3:00 PM ETThu, Dec 24, 3:00 PM ET
MoscowThu, Dec 24, 4:00 PM ETThu, Dec 24, 4:00 PM ET
Paris and BerlinThu, Dec 24, 6:00 PM ETThu, Dec 24, 6:00 PM ET
LondonThu, Dec 24, 7:00 PM ETThu, Dec 24, 7:00 PM ET
São PauloThu, Dec 24, 10:00 PM ETThu, Dec 24, 10:00 PM ET
New York (ET)Fri, Dec 25, 12:00 AM ETFri, Dec 25, 12:00 AM ET
Chicago (CT)Fri, Dec 25, 1:00 AM ETFri, Dec 25, 1:00 AM ET
Los Angeles (PT)Fri, Dec 25, 3:00 AM ETFri, Dec 25, 3:00 AM ET
HonoluluFri, Dec 25, 5:00 AM ETFri, Dec 25, 5:00 AM ET
Baker Island (last)Fri, Dec 25, 7:00 AM ETFri, Dec 25, 7:00 AM ET

What Is On Christmas Day?

Christmas Day Dates

Christmas Day 2026Friday, December 25
Christmas Eve 2026Thursday, December 24
Boxing DaySaturday, December 26
Christmas Day 2027Saturday, December 25
Christmas Day 2028Monday, December 25

Christmas Day is December 25 every year, so the date never changes; only the weekday does. The countdown above runs to midnight in your own time zone, which is when Christmas Day begins where you are.

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Christmas Countdown FAQ

How many days until Christmas?

52 days until Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.

How many weeks until Christmas?

7 weeks and 3 days.

How many sleeps until Christmas?

52 sleeps, counting tonight.

What day is Christmas Day 2026?

Friday, December 25, 2026.

When is Christmas Day 2027?

Saturday, December 25, 2027.

Is Christmas Day a federal holiday in the United States?

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