Counting down to December 25, 2026
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th each year to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. It's one of the most widely celebrated holidays worldwide, observed by billions of people both religiously and culturally.
The tradition of gift-giving during Christmas originates from the Three Wise Men bringing gifts to baby Jesus.
Use the live countdown timer above to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds until Christmas Day. The countdown updates every second and automatically adjusts to show the time remaining until December 25th of the current or upcoming year.
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th every year. It commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and is observed by billions of people worldwide, both as a religious holiday and a cultural celebration.
Shopping days until Christmas are all days except Sundays between now and December 25th. Many stores are traditionally closed on Sundays, so these days are excluded from the shopping days count. The calculator above shows you exactly how many shopping days remain.
For standard shipping in the US, the last recommended ship date is typically around December 15th. For express shipping, you can usually ship as late as December 22nd. However, exact dates vary by carrier and destination, so check with your shipping provider for specific deadlines.
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November. Cyber Monday is the following Monday. These are major shopping days that kick off the Christmas shopping season with significant sales and discounts.
Yes! After Christmas Day passes, the countdown automatically resets to show the time remaining until next year's Christmas on December 25th. This means you can use the countdown year-round to plan ahead for the next Christmas season.