How many days until Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve is on Thursday, December 24, 2026 โ that's144 days away.
About this countdown
Christmas Eve falls on December 24 each year. The live countdown above tracks exactly how many days until Christmas Eve so you can plan last-minute wrapping, family gatherings, and holiday traditions.
Christmas Eve falls on December 24 each year โ the night of stockings, cookies for Santa, and last-minute wrapping. See exactly how long is left.
This countdown runs live in your local timezone and updates every second, so the days, hours, minutes, and seconds you see are exact for where you are.
December 2026
Upcoming dates
| year | date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday, December 24, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, December 24, 2028 |
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve is always on December 24 โ the day before Christmas Day. The day of the week changes each year.
Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday?
No. Christmas Eve (December 24) is not a federal holiday in the US. Only Christmas Day (December 25) has federal holiday status, though many employers give time off on the 24th.
How many days until Christmas Eve?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until December 24.