Christmas Countdown 2026
How many days until Christmas? Track every second until Santa arrives!
78 days until Christmas 2026
Pick a little Christmas magic
Three simple ways to turn the countdown into something they can save, share, or remember.
When is Christmas 2026?
Christmas Day falls on December 25th, 2026. Mark your calendar and start the countdown!
Mark Your Calendar
When is Christmas?
It is the most magical time of the year! Whether you are waiting for Santa Claus to arrive, preparing a feast, or just enjoying the snowy weather, tracking the time is part of the fun.
Make the Magic Real
The countdown brings everyone back each day. Give them a next step they can hear, read, save, and share before Christmas arrives.
Talk to Santa
Start a Santa call for a child, a family moment, or your own bit of Christmas wonder, with an AI Santa voice that answers in real time.
Start a Santa call
Write to Santa
Write about wishes and memories, or ask a bigger question. Santa sends back a personalized reply you can save, print, or share.
Write a Santa letter
Build a Wishlist
Collect gift ideas in one place, organize them by person, and share a clear list so family can help without duplicate presents.
Create wishlistChristmas Countdown FAQ
How many days until Christmas 2026?+
Christmas 2026 falls on Friday, December 25, 2026. Use our live countdown timer above to see the exact number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until Christmas Day.
What date is Christmas Day 2026?+
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25th. It falls on a Friday this year, making it perfect for a long holiday weekend with family and friends.
How many sleeps until Christmas?+
The number of sleeps until Christmas equals the number of days remaining. Check our countdown timer to see exactly how many sleeps are left until Santa arrives with presents!
When does Santa leave the North Pole?+
According to NORAD's Santa tracker, Santa leaves the North Pole on Christmas Eve (December 24th) and travels around the world delivering presents to children on the Nice List.
What time does Santa come?+
Santa typically visits while children are sleeping, usually between midnight and 6 AM on Christmas morning. The exact time depends on your time zone and where you are on Santa's route!
How can I track Santa on Christmas Eve?+
You can track Santa's journey around the world on Christmas Eve using NORAD's official Santa Tracker or Google's Santa Tracker. Both services go live on December 24th!
About the Christmas Countdown
Our Christmas countdown timer helps you track exactly how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds remain until Christmas Day. Whether you're counting down with excited children or planning your holiday preparations, our real-time countdown keeps you updated every second.
The countdown updates automatically and works for any year. Once Christmas 2026 passes, the timer will automatically begin counting down to Christmas 2027, so you can always stay prepared for the most wonderful time of the year.
Fun fact: The tradition of counting down to Christmas dates back to the 19th century with the invention of Advent calendars in Germany. Today, digital countdowns help families around the world build excitement as the big day approaches!