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How many days until Christmas?
The counter above shows the days left until 25 December, based on today's date on your device. On Christmas Eve it shows 1 day, and on the day itself it shows a greeting.
Key dates around Christmas
- Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas.
- Christmas Eve is 24 December.
- Boxing Day is 26 December in the UK and many Commonwealth countries.
- New Year's Eve is 31 December.
For other holidays, use the days until calculator. To add days to a date, try the date calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How many sleeps until Christmas?
The number of sleeps equals the number of days left. Each night before 25 December is one sleep.
Is Christmas always on the same weekday?
No. The date is fixed, but the weekday moves forward by one each year, or by two after a leap year.
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