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Days Until Christmas

Live countdown to Christmas 2026

Christmas is celebrated on December 25 in more than 160 countries worldwide. The holiday marks the birth of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition and has grown into a global celebration of family, generosity and winter festivities. Americans spend an average of $998 on Christmas gifts, decorations and food each year.

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Christmas falls on December 25 every year. To calculate days until Christmas: subtract today's date from December 25 of the current or next year. If today is July 4, there are 174 days until Christmas. Christmas is celebrated by over 2 billion people across 160+ countries. Americans spend an average of $998 on Christmas each year. See the live countdown below.

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About Christmas

Christmas is celebrated annually on December 25th. It is a cultural and religious holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Fun Facts

✓Christmas trees became popular in the 19th century
✓The first Christmas cards were sent in 1843
✓Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas of Myra
✓Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created in 1939
✓The 12 Days of Christmas refers to Dec 25 to Jan 5

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Christmas?+

Christmas is always on December 25th every year.

How many days until Christmas?+

There are currently 162 days until Christmas. It falls on Friday, December 25, 2026.

What day of the week is Christmas this year?+

Christmas 2026 falls on Friday, December 25, 2026.

How many weeks until Christmas?+

Christmas 2026 is 23 weeks and 1 day away — it falls on Friday, December 25, 2026.

How many sleeps until Christmas?+

There are 162 sleeps until Christmas 2026 on Friday, December 25, 2026.

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