How many days until Christmas?
Christmas falls on 25 December every year, so the days until Christmas simply count down to the next 25th of December. Our free Xmas Countdown Timer always shows exactly how many days, hours and minutes are left until the big day.
How many days until Christmas?
Christmas countdown timer
Time until next Xmas:
Information on using the How many days until Christmas? Countdown Timer
1. When is Christmas?
Christmas begins each year on December 25th. There are different hypotheses regarding the date of Jesus’ birth and in the early fourth century, the church fixed the date as December 25. This corresponds to the date of the winter solstice on the Roman calendar. It is exactly nine months after Annunciation on March 25, also the date of the spring equinox. Most Christians celebrate on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar, which has been adopted almost universally in the civil calendars used in countries throughout the world. However, part of the Eastern Christian Churches celebrate Christmas on December 25 of the older Julian calendar, which currently corresponds to January 7 in the Gregorian calendar. For Christians, believing that God came into the world in the form of man to atone for the sins of humanity, rather than knowing Jesus’ exact birth date, is considered to be the primary purpose in celebrating Christmas.
2. How does the calculator works?
The calculator calculates the total calendar days remaining until Christmas, ie December 25.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Christmas?
The countdown shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next 25 December, updating in real time.
What date is Christmas Day?
Christmas Day is 25 December every year in most of the world, although some Orthodox churches celebrate on 7 January.
How many weeks until Christmas?
Divide the days remaining by seven. The countdown shows the days, which you can convert to weeks for a quick estimate.
When does the Christmas countdown reset?
As soon as one Christmas passes, the timer automatically starts counting down to the next 25 December.
Why do some countries celebrate Christmas on 7 January?
Orthodox churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate Christmas on 7 January, which corresponds to 25 December in that calendar.