Countdown to Christmas Eve 2026

Thursday, December 24, 2026

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Time until Christmas Eve 2026
57
days
03
hours
28
minutes
10
seconds
84% of the way from Christmas Eve 2025 to Christmas Eve 2026

There are 58 days until Christmas Eve 2026, which falls on Thursday, December 24, 2026. That is 8 weeks and 2 days from today (October 27, 2026).

About Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve, December 24, is the night before Christmas — candlelight services, last-minute shopping and children tracking Santa's sleigh. In many European countries it is the main gift-giving day.

Key facts

Date
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Day of the week
Thursday
Days remaining
58
Weeks remaining
8 weeks, 2 days
Total hours
1,371

How many days until Christmas Eve?

From today, October 27, 2026, there are 58 days (1,371 hours) until Christmas Eve 2026 on Thursday, December 24, 2026. The live countdown at the top of this page updates every second.

Christmas Eve dates for the next 5 years

YearDateDay of weekDays from now
2026Thursday, December 24, 2026Thursday58
2027Friday, December 24, 2027Friday423
2028Sunday, December 24, 2028Sunday789
2029Monday, December 24, 2029Monday1,154
2030Tuesday, December 24, 2030Tuesday1,519

FAQ

How many days until Christmas Eve 2026?

There are 58 days until Christmas Eve 2026, which falls on Thursday, December 24, 2026.

What day of the week is Christmas Eve 2026?

Christmas Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday.

When is Christmas Eve after 2026?

The next Christmas Eve after 2026 is on Friday, December 24, 2027.

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