Countdown to Christmas

Time
143
December 25, 2026

Time Breakdown

days

143

weeks

20.4

months

4.7

hours

3,432

sleeps

143

weekends

20

days: 143. Days Elapsed: 222.

39.2%
60.8%
days: 143Days Elapsed: 222

Additional Stats

103
Work Days
205,920
Minutes
98%
% of Year

Your Countdown at a Glance

September 26, 2026: Sep 26 (53 days). November 25, 2026: Nov 25 (113 days). December 11, 2026: Dec 11 (129 days). December 18, 2026: Dec 18 (136 days). December 25, 2026: Dec 25 (143 days)

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What 143 Days Looks Like

  • You would eat approximately 429 meals in that time
  • The ISS would orbit Earth about 2,288 times
  • Your heart would beat about 14,300,000 times
  • A garden snail could travel about 7.2 km

About This Event

About Christmas

Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays worldwide, observed across many cultures and traditions. From family gatherings and festive meals to special customs — preparations often begin weeks in advance.
Use our countdown to track the remaining time and plan your preparations. From gifts and travel bookings to decorations, knowing exactly how many days remain helps you stay organized and enjoy the anticipation.
Did You Know?
  • The United States has 11 federal holidays, while India has the most public holidays of any country, with over 20 nationally recognized holidays each year.
  • The tradition of countdowns to holidays dates back centuries. Advent calendars, first popularized in 19th-century Germany, are one of the earliest countdown traditions still practiced today.
  • Studies show that the anticipation of a holiday can boost happiness even more than the event itself. Planning ahead is not just practical — it is scientifically proven to improve well-being.
  • Many holidays around the world are tied to astronomical events like solstices and equinoxes, connecting modern celebrations to ancient observations of the night sky.
  • The concept of public holidays as paid days off is relatively modern. Most countries only formalized national holidays in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Countdown Milestones

  1. September 26, 2026

    Book travel and accommodations — prices tend to rise closer to the date

  2. November 25, 2026

    Start shopping for gifts and plan your holiday menu

  3. December 11, 2026

    Order online gifts now to ensure they arrive in time

  4. December 18, 2026

    Final week — decorations, wrapping, fresh groceries, and last-minute details

  5. December 25, 2026

    Christmas!

Christmas Dates for the Next 10 Years

DateDay of the Weekdays until
December 25, 2026Friday143
December 25, 2027Saturday508
December 25, 2028Monday874
December 25, 2029Tuesday1,239
December 25, 2030Wednesday1,604
December 25, 2031Thursday1,969
December 25, 2032Saturday2,335
December 25, 2033Sunday2,700
December 25, 2034Monday3,065
December 25, 2035Tuesday3,430

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many days until Christmas 2026?

There are 143 days until Christmas 2026. That's 20 weeks, 4.7 months, or 3,432 hours.

What day of the week is Christmas 2026?

Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday, December 25.

How many weekends until Christmas?

There are 20 weekends until Christmas 2026. Each weekend is an opportunity to prepare.

How many hours until Christmas?

There are 3,432 hours until Christmas 2026. That's 143 days or about 4.7 months.

How do you calculate days until Christmas?

Count the calendar days from today's date to the target date. Our calculator does this automatically and also shows the result in weeks, months, hours, sleeps, and weekends.