How many days until Christmas?
There are 81 days until Christmas 2026, which falls on Friday, December 25, 2026. That is 11 weeks and 4 days, or 55 business days.
Christmas: dates for the next 10 years
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| 2027 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, December 25, 2028 |
| 2029 | Tuesday, December 25, 2029 |
| 2030 | Wednesday, December 25, 2030 |
| 2031 | Thursday, December 25, 2031 |
| 2032 | Saturday, December 25, 2032 |
| 2033 | Sunday, December 25, 2033 |
| 2034 | Monday, December 25, 2034 |
| 2035 | Tuesday, December 25, 2035 |
Related dates
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 52 days away |
|---|---|---|
| Black Friday | Friday, November 27, 2026 | 53 days away |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 55 days away |
| Cyber Monday | Monday, November 30, 2026 | 56 days away |
| New Year’s Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 | 88 days away |
Christmas planning timeline
Christmas Day is always December 25, and it has been a US federal holiday since 1870. When it falls on a Saturday, federal workers get Friday, December 24 off. When it falls on a Sunday, the holiday moves to Monday, December 26.
- Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Friday, November 27, 2026 and Monday, November 30, 2026) start the main shopping season, the day after Thanksgiving and the Monday after it.
- Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, Sunday, November 29, 2026. That is when Advent calendars start, even though many cardboard ones simply begin on December 1.
- Shipping deadlines. USPS, UPS and FedEx publish their holiday cut-off dates each autumn. Ground shipping deadlines usually fall in mid-December, so plan to send parcels about two weeks before Christmas and check the carriers’ official dates.
Days, weeks and “sleeps”
Kids often count “sleeps” instead of days. The number of sleeps until Christmas is the same as the number of days: each night you sleep brings Christmas one day closer. Counting in weeks is handy for budgeting. Divide your gift budget by the weeks left to see how much to set aside each week.
Christmas Day is one of the 11 US federal holidays. See the full federal holiday calendar for 2026, including observed days off and bank closures.
Deadlines and rules mentioned here are summaries for general information, not legal, financial or medical advice. See our methodology and official sources, and confirm important dates with the relevant agency.
Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas a federal holiday?
Yes. Christmas Day, December 25, is one of the 11 US federal holidays. If it falls on a weekend, the observed holiday moves to the nearest weekday.
Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday?
No, December 24 is not a federal holiday, although the President sometimes gives federal employees the day off, and many businesses close early.
How many weeks until Christmas?
There are 11 weeks and 4 days (81 days) until Christmas, counting from Monday, October 5, 2026.
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