How many days until Xmas?
There are 139 days until Xmas 2026. Xmas Day falls on a Friday, December 25, 2026.
Xmas is simply short for Christmas, so this is the same countdown — the timer above ticks in real time using your browser's time zone, counting down to midnight on December 25 wherever you are.
Want to plan as well as count? The UntilXmas home page adds a month-by-month holiday checklist, a gift list builder, and a budget estimator — all free, no account, and your data stays on your device.
Frequently asked
How many days until Xmas?
There are 139 days until Xmas — Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
How long until Xmas in weeks?
19 weeks and 6 days until Xmas Day, December 25, 2026.
How many days until Xmas Eve?
Xmas Eve is December 24, so it is 138 days away this year.
How many shopping days until Xmas?
Counting today, there are about 139 shopping days until Xmas. Most retailers set final standard-shipping cut-offs around December 18–20, so plan for roughly a week less than the raw countdown.
Is Xmas the same as Christmas?
Yes. Xmas is a centuries-old shorthand for Christmas — the X comes from Chi, the first letter of Christ in Greek. Both refer to December 25.
Does this Xmas countdown use my time zone?
Yes. UntilXmas reads your browser time zone and counts down to midnight on December 25 where you are, updating every second.
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