About the Christmas countdown
The counter above ticks down live to Christmas Day, December 25, in your own time zone. Bookmark this page and watch the big day get closer — or share the link with someone who can't wait either.
- Christmas Day falls on December 25 every year, with Christmas Eve celebrated the night before
- Advent calendars traditionally start the countdown on December 1
- In the US and UK, Christmas is the single biggest holiday of the year for family gatherings and gifts
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Christmas?
The live counter above shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes and seconds left until December 25, updating every second in your local time zone.
Does the countdown include Christmas Eve?
The counter targets midnight at the start of Christmas Day, so Christmas Eve (December 24) is the final day you'll see on the clock.
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