How many days until Christmas Eve?
79days
Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thursday, December 24, 2026. As of October 6, 2026, that is 79 days away.
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DECEMBER2026
24ThursdayChristmas Eve
US12/24/2026UK24/12/2026ISO2026-12-24
Days left79
Weeks11 weeks and 2 days
Months and days2 months, 18 days
Business days57
Christmas Eve dates for the next five years
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 24, 2026 | Thursday | 79 |
| 2027 | December 24, 2027 | Friday | 444 |
| 2028 | December 24, 2028 | Sunday | 810 |
| 2029 | December 24, 2029 | Monday | 1,175 |
| 2030 | December 24, 2030 | Tuesday | 1,540 |
When is Christmas Eve 2026?
Rule: December 24 every year.
Christmas Eve is December 24, the day before Christmas. It is not a federal holiday, but many businesses close early.
When December 25 falls on a Saturday, the federal Christmas holiday is observed on Friday, December 24.
Questions
How many days until Christmas Eve?
There are 79 days until Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
How many business days until Christmas Eve?
57 business days, counting Monday to Friday and starting tomorrow.
Can I count down to a different date?
Yes. Use the day counter to count the days until any date, with a live countdown and an add-to-calendar button.
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