How many days until Christmas?
Christmas is on Friday, December 25, 2026 β that's145 days away.
About this countdown
Christmas Day is December 25 every year. The countdown above shows exactly how many days until Christmas, updating live β perfect for tracking your gift shopping, travel plans, and holiday prep timeline.
Christmas Day is celebrated every year on December 25. Track the exact number of days, weeks, hours, minutes, and seconds left until Christmas morning β and start planning gifts, travel, and traditions early.
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 | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| 2027 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, December 25, 2028 |
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Christmas?
The live countdown above shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until December 25. Bookmark this page and check back anytime.
How many days until Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve is December 24 β exactly one day before Christmas. Subtract one day from the countdown above to get the time remaining until Christmas Eve.
Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday?
No. Christmas Eve (December 24) is not a federal holiday, though many employers give a half or full day off. Only Christmas Day (December 25) is an official US federal holiday.
Is Walmart open on Christmas Eve?
Walmart typically operates on reduced hours on Christmas Eve β most stores close at 6 PM. Hours can vary by location, so check your local store for the exact schedule.
Are banks open on Christmas Eve?
Most banks are open on Christmas Eve since it is not a federal holiday, though many close early (around noon or 2 PM). Online and mobile banking remain available 24/7.
History
December 25 was first recorded as the date of Christmas in Rome in 336 AD. Many beloved American traditions are surprisingly recent: Christmas trees became popular in the mid-1800s, and Christmas only became a US federal holiday in 1870. The modern image of Santa Claus was shaped largely by 19th-century poems and 1930s advertising.
Interesting facts
- "Jingle Bells" was originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas.
- Americans buy 25β30 million real Christmas trees every year.
- NORAD has "tracked" Santa every Christmas Eve since 1955, thanks to a misprinted phone number in a store ad.