How many days until Christmas?
Live UK countdown to Christmas Day.
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When is Christmas 2026?
Christmas Day is on 25 December 2026. This page shows the live countdown in days, hours, minutes and seconds.
Quick answers
- How many weeks until Christmas? A quick estimate is days ÷ 7. The live countdown above shows the exact time remaining.
- Is Christmas a UK bank holiday? Yes. Christmas Day is a UK bank holiday. If it falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday bank holiday is usually used.
- What time zone does this use? Your device’s local time zone.
Frequently asked questions
Is this countdown based on UK time?
Yes. The countdown uses your device’s local time.
Does Christmas always fall on 25 December?
Yes. Christmas Day is always on 25 December each year.
Is Christmas Day a UK bank holiday?
Yes. Christmas Day is a UK bank holiday. If it falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday bank holiday is usually used.
How many weeks until Christmas?
This page shows a live countdown in days and time. A rough weeks estimate is days divided by 7.
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