Days Until Christmas
A live countdown to December 25th — updated automatically every second, and it rolls over to next year the moment Christmas has passed.
Counting down to a different date? Try the full days until calculator for any custom date, other holidays, or the date difference calculator.
How Many Days Until Christmas?
Christmas Day falls on December 25th every year, and this page shows exactly how many days until Christmas 2026 are left right now — down to the second. Whether you're planning gift shopping, wrapping presents, decorating the tree, or organizing a family gathering, the live timer above always reflects the correct number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining.
Gift shopping, travel bookings, and holiday meal planning all tend to get busier the closer you get to December — knowing precisely how much time is left helps you stay ahead of the rush. Once Christmas has come and gone, this countdown automatically resets to next year's December 25th, so the page never goes stale.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Christmas?
The live counter above updates automatically every second and always shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds left until the next Christmas.
What date is Christmas on?
Christmas Day is always celebrated on December 25th, regardless of the day of the week it falls on.
Does this countdown update automatically after Christmas passes?
Yes. Once December 25th has passed, the countdown automatically rolls over to show the days remaining until next year's Christmas.
Can I count down to a different date or holiday instead?
Yes. Our full days until calculator lets you pick any custom date, jump to other popular holidays, or calculate the difference between two dates.