December 24
How many days until Christmas Eve?
There are 53 days until Christmas Eve 2026 (Thursday, December 24, 2026).
01Time left
Christmas Eve 2026 falls on
- Days
- 53
- Weeks
- 7 weeks and 4 days
- Months
- 1 month and 23 days
- Hours
- 1,272 hours
- Sleeps
- 53 sleeps
- Working days
- 39 working days (Mon–Fri)
Counting down to midnight local time on the date.
Is it Christmas Eve today? No. Christmas Eve 2026 is 53 days away, on Thursday, December 24, 2026. This page reads your device's date and rolls over automatically at midnight.
02Progress & milestones
Progress since the last Christmas Eve
85% · day 312 of 365Countdown milestones
- ✓ D-100Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (passed)
- D-50Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- D-30Tuesday, November 24, 2026
- D-7Thursday, December 17, 2026
03Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | 53 | |
| 2027 | Friday | 418 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | 784 | |
| 2029 | Monday | 1,149 | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | 1,514 | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | 1,879 |
About Christmas Eve
- December 24; not a US federal holiday
- Stores typically close early, 5-7 pm
- Europe/Latin America celebrate on the 24th evening
Read the detail
Christmas Eve is December 24. In the United States it is not a federal holiday, but federal offices are often closed by executive order when it falls next to a weekend, and most stores close early, typically between 5 and 7 pm. Check hours before you rely on a last-minute run.
In many European and Latin American countries the main celebration is on the evening of the 24th, not the 25th, which is why 'days until Christmas Eve' is often the number that actually matters for family plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday?
Not in the US federally, though many employers give it off. It is a public holiday in several countries including Germany (half day) and the Czech Republic.
What day of the week is Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday (Thursday, December 24, 2026). It is in 2027 a Friday, in 2028 a Sunday, in 2029 a Monday. The table above lists each year to 2031.
How many weeks until Christmas Eve 2026?
As of today there are 7 weeks and 4 days until Christmas Eve 2026, 53 days in total. The counter at the top updates every second.
How many months until Christmas Eve 2026?
About 1 month and 23 days. Months are counted on the calendar (same day of the month), then the leftover days are added.
How many sleeps until Christmas Eve?
53 sleeps. A “sleep” is one night, so the count equals the days left and reaches zero on the morning of Thursday, December 24, 2026.
Content last reviewed: 2026-09-03