Christmas Day
07
WEEKS
04
DAYS
20
HOURS
27
MINUTES
Public holiday
Popular
Christmas Day Countdown 2026
Friday, December 25, 2026
The astronomy of the season
December Solstice
Monday, December 21, 2026, 4 days before Christmas Day
At the solstice the sun reaches the far edge of its yearly path and the light begins to turn. Traditions the world over have gathered around this pivot for millennia.
Common questions
When is Christmas Day 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday, December 25, 2026.
How many days until Christmas Day?
Christmas Day 2026 is 7 weeks, 4 days, and 20 hours away.
Christmas Day in coming years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 25 | Friday |
| 2027 | December 25 | Saturday |
| 2028 | December 25 | Monday |
| 2029 | December 25 | Tuesday |