How many days until Christmas?

There are 51 days until Christmas — Friday, December 25, 2026.

Merry Christmas!
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The same wait, counted differently

7 weeks, 2 daysin weeks and days
1,224hours to go
37weekdays (Mon–Fri)
7weekends before it

About Christmas

Christmas Day falls on December 25 every year, so the countdown restarts the moment it passes. Only the weekday changes, which is why the table below lists the next few years. Many people also count to Christmas Eve (December 24), when the family dinner happens in a lot of countries.

Date in the coming years

YearDateDays left
2026Friday, December 25, 202651
2027Saturday, December 25, 2027416
2028Monday, December 25, 2028782
2029Tuesday, December 25, 20291147
2030Wednesday, December 25, 20301512

Keep this on your Home Screen

Till puts a live countdown widget on your iPhone Home Screen, and you can share it with your person so you both see the same number.

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Questions

What is the exact date?

The next date is Friday, December 25, 2026. The table above lists the following years.

Does the countdown go to Christmas Eve?

No. It counts to the start of December 25. Christmas Eve is the evening of December 24, just before this clock reaches zero.

Which time zone does the countdown use?

The one on your device. It counts to midnight at the start of the day, so it matches your local calendar.

Can I put this countdown on my iPhone Home Screen?

Yes. Till shows a live countdown widget on the Home Screen. Download it from the App Store, create a countdown for this date and add the widget.

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