Days Until Christmas
The live count to 25 December — down to the second.
Christmas Day is 25 December every year, so the only question is how far away that is right now — and this page keeps the answer live to the second, counting to midnight at the start of Christmas Day in your own time zone.
Shops start their countdowns absurdly early for a reason: the gap between "it's ages away" and "it's this week" is where all the planning happens. The weekday matters too — a Friday Christmas gives most people a long weekend, while a midweek one splits the holidays in two.
Christmas — the next five years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 December 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | 25 December 2027 | Saturday |
| 2028 | 25 December 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | 25 December 2029 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | 25 December 2030 | Wednesday |
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Christmas Eve?
One fewer than the number shown — Christmas Eve is 24 December, the day before the count above reaches zero.
Does the countdown include today?
No. It counts whole days remaining until midnight at the start of 25 December, so on 24 December it shows 1 day, and on Christmas morning it reads reached.
Why does the weekday of Christmas matter?
Because it decides the shape of the holiday: a weekend Christmas often means substitute public holidays, and a Thursday or Friday one creates a natural long break with fewer leave days.