How Many Days Until Christmas Eve?
Last updated November 12, 2026
There are 42 days until Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24, 2026).
- Date
- Thursday, December 24, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Days left
- 42
Today is Thursday, November 12, 2026. The next Christmas Eve falls on Thursday, December 24, 2026, which is 42 days away.
Details
- Date
- Thursday, December 24, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Days left
- 42
- In weeks
- 6 weeks
- In hours
- 1,008
- On the calendar
- 1 month and 12 days
- In business days
- 30 business days
Upcoming holidays
| Event | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | Dec 24, 2026 | 42 days |
| Christmas | Dec 25, 2026 | 43 days |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2026 | 44 days |
| Kwanzaa | Dec 26, 2026 | 44 days |
| New Year's Eve | Dec 31, 2026 | 49 days |
| New Year's Day | Jan 1, 2027 | 50 days |
How the countdown is calculated
The countdown is the number of calendar days from today to the next Christmas Eve. If the date has already passed this year, it counts to next year's date. Dates follow the US calendar rule for this event, so they are worked out for each year rather than looked up. All dates use UTC, so close to midnight the date where you are can differ by one day.
Business days skip Saturdays and Sundays but not public holidays, which differ by country. For another date, use the day counter or the date calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Christmas Eve?
There are 42 days until Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24, 2026).
What day of the week is Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday.
How many weeks until Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve is 6 weeks away.
How many business days until Christmas Eve?
There are 30 business days until Christmas Eve, not counting public holidays.