Days Until Christmas
Christmas Day is December 25 every year.
About the date
The countdown runs to midnight at the start of December 25 where you are, so it reaches zero as Christmas Day begins in your time zone.
Christmas has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870. When December 25 falls on a Saturday, federal offices observe it on Friday the 24th; when it falls on a Sunday, on Monday the 26th.
Many Orthodox churches that follow the Julian calendar celebrate Christmas on January 7 of the Gregorian calendar. This countdown is for December 25.
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 25 | Friday |
| 2027 | December 25 | Saturday |
| 2028 | December 25 | Monday |
| 2029 | December 25 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | December 25 | Wednesday |
| 2031 | December 25 | Thursday |
Questions people ask
How many sleeps until Christmas?
The number of sleeps is the same as the number of days shown: one night for each day left before December 25.
What day of the week is Christmas this year?
The weekday is shown under the countdown and in the table of upcoming dates. Christmas moves one weekday later each year, or two after a leap day.
Does the countdown end at midnight?
Yes. It counts to 12:00 a.m. on December 25 in the time zone your device is set to.