Countdown
Days until Christmas
Christmas Day is December 25 each year. Watch the live countdown to the next December 25, plus quick facts and links into Places and Tools.
Time remaining
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Anchor date: Friday, December 25, 1970 · next occurrence resolved automatically
Christmas is in 0 years, 4 months, and 23 days (144 total days) — next date Friday, December 25, 2026.
Quick facts
- Date
- December 25
- Federal holiday
- Yes (observed rules may shift weekends)
- Eve
- December 24
- Retail season
- Often begins after Thanksgiving
- Next holiday cluster
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
How we calculate
Remaining time targets the next occurrence of this date (fixed calendar day or holiday rule), then breaks the gap into years, months, days, and a live HMS clock.
Anchor ISO: 2025-12-25
· recurrence: yearly-fixed · day-level anchors use a noon local interpretation to avoid DST edge flips.
Timeline
- Dec 24 Christmas Eve — many family gatherings and church services.
- Dec 25 Christmas Day — federal holiday; countdown target on this page.
- Late Dec Holiday travel and retail peak continue through the week.
- Jan 1 New Year’s Day closes the winter holiday cluster.
Related dates
Places on US5
Tools & time
FAQ
What if December 25 is a weekend?
The calendar date remains December 25. Federal observance for workers may move to Friday or Monday — check OPM guidance.
Is this religious or secular?
Christmas is both a Christian feast and a widely observed public holiday in the US. This page focuses on the calendar countdown.
How do I countdown to New Year’s instead?
Use the New Year’s Day countdown entity linked below.
Can I check local time for midnight celebrations?
Yes — open US5 time-zone pages for your state or major city.