As of September 9, 2026, there are 107 days until Christmas Day, . Use the live countdown below for the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining right now.
Countdown to Christmas 2026
Christmas Day always falls on December 25. In 2026, that’s a Friday — giving many people a long weekend to close out the year.
Countdown to Christmas eve 2026
Key Christmas 2026 Dates at a Glance
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| Christmas Eve 2026 | Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
| Christmas Day 2026 | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| Day After Christmas (Boxing Day) | Saturday, December 26, 2026 |
How Many Weeks Until Christmas 2026?
As of September 9, 2026, Christmas 2026 is about 15 weeks and 2 days away. Because a week is 7 days, you can always find the current week count by dividing the day count in the live countdown above by 7. The number changes daily, so this section is written to stay accurate through simple math rather than a fixed figure — check the countdown above for the up-to-the-minute day count, then divide by 7 for weeks.
What Day of the Week Is Christmas 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 falls on a Friday. Christmas Eve, December 24, falls on a Thursday — meaning many workplaces treat that Thursday–Friday stretch as a natural mini-break heading into the weekend.
Fun Ways to Count Down to Christmas
Waiting for December 25 is part of the fun. A few popular ways families make the countdown itself feel festive:
- Advent calendars — open one door a day from December 1 through Christmas Eve, whether it’s a classic chocolate calendar or a DIY version filled with small notes or treats.
- Elf on the Shelf trackers — many families use a printable or app-based tracker to log each day’s elf antics leading up to Christmas morning.
- DIY paper chains — cut 24 or 25 paper loops, link them into a chain, and remove one link each day; it’s a simple classroom or kids’ craft that doubles as a visual countdown.
- Christmas movie marathons — pick one holiday film per remaining weekend to build anticipation without needing daily commitment.
- Daily gratitude or memory jars — add one note a day about a favorite holiday memory, then read them all together on Christmas Eve.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve 2026 is Thursday, December 24, 2026. See the live Christmas Eve countdown above for the exact number of days remaining.
How many Fridays or weekends until Christmas 2026?
Take the day count from the live countdown above and divide by 7 — that’s roughly how many Fridays (or full weekends) remain, since each week contains exactly one Friday and one weekend.
Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday?
No. Christmas Eve (December 24) is not an official U.S. federal holiday, though many employers close early or give the day off. Christmas Day (December 25) is the federal holiday.
How many days until Christmas 2027?
Christmas 2027 falls on Saturday, December 25, 2027. Check back closer to the date, or bookmark this page — we’ll publish a dedicated 2027 countdown as the year approaches.
When does Christmas break start for schools in 2026?
School winter break dates vary by district, but most U.S. schools begin their holiday break the week of December 21–23, 2026, and resume in early January. Check your local school district’s calendar for exact dates.
Planning ahead for the holiday itself? See our guide to what’s open on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve 2026 for store, restaurant, and bank hours — or head back to the National Days & Events Guide homepage for more upcoming holidays.