About the Christmas 2026 countdown
This is a live Christmas countdown to the next Christmas Day, 25 December 2026. It shows the whole days remaining plus a ticking clock of hours, minutes and seconds, based on your device's local time, and it rolls over to the following year once Christmas has passed. It runs in your browser.
How Days Until Christmas works
How to use it
- Open the page — the countdown starts automatically.
- Watch the days, hours, minutes and seconds tick down.
How it works
The tool compares the current time on your device with midnight on 25 December. If this year's Christmas has passed, it counts down to next year's. On Christmas Day it shows a festive message.
Common uses
- See how many days until Christmas
- Count down to Christmas Day
- Build excitement for the holidays
- Plan Christmas shopping
- Share the countdown with kids
- Track the festive season
- Plan travel before Christmas
- Have a live holiday timer
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Christmas?
The big number shows the full days left until 25 December.
Does it count down live?
Yes — the seconds tick in real time.
What time zone does it use?
Your device’s local time.
What happens on Christmas Day?
It shows a Merry Christmas message.
Does it roll over to next year?
Yes — after Christmas it counts to the next one.
Is anything uploaded?
No — it runs entirely in your browser.
Is it free?
Yes — completely free with no sign-up.