Christmas Countdown 2026 - How Many Days Until Christmas?
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Our Christmas countdown timer shows you exactly how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds remain until Christmas Day 2026. Christmas falls on Friday, December 25, 2026 this year. Whether you're counting down for gift shopping, travel planning, or just building holiday excitement, this countdown has you covered.
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th each year, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It's one of the most widely observed holidays worldwide, celebrated by billions of people with traditions including gift-giving, festive decorations, Christmas trees, family gatherings, and special meals. The Christmas season typically begins after Thanksgiving in the United States and extends through New Year's Day.
Kids often count "sleeps" until Christmas. The number of sleeps is typically the same as the number of days shown in our countdown (rounded up if it's already past bedtime). Use this countdown to help kids track the days until Santa arrives!
Many people start their Christmas countdown right after Thanksgiving (late November), while others begin on December 1st with advent calendars. Some dedicated Christmas enthusiasts count down all year long! Our countdown works whenever you visit, showing the exact time remaining until Christmas morning.