Countdown to Christmas 2026

Christmas is on December 25, 2026. The counter below shows exactly how much time is left and keeps running in your browser.

Christmas Day is December 25 every year. The counter runs to midnight at the start of the day, so on Christmas Eve it shows the hours left until presents can be opened.

1. Pick an event – Choose one of the upcoming events below – the counter starts immediately and jumps to next year's date once the day has passed.
2. Or create your own – Click Create countdown, enter a title, the date and optionally the time. The countdown is saved in your browser and in the link, so you can share it or bookmark it.
3. Read the counter – The counter shows only the units that are left – years, days, hours, minutes and seconds – with the target date underneath.

Dates are counted to midnight of your local time zone unless you set a time. Press F for full screen – handy as a wall counter before an event. Shortcuts: Enter new countdown, F full screen.

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