Christmas Dates 2026 – Key Days, Weekly Countdowns & Holiday Calendar
Important Christmas Dates & Key Days
Christmas isn’t just December 25th – the holiday season is filled with important dates to remember. From Advent to Epiphany, here are the key dates that shape the Christmas season and help you plan your celebrations.
Daily Countdowns
Find out exactly how many days until Christmas from any day of the week:
- How Many Mondays Until Christmas
- How Many Tuesdays Until Christmas
- How Many Wednesdays Until Christmas
- How Many Thursdays Until Christmas
- How Many Fridays Until Christmas
- How Many Saturdays Until Christmas
- How Many Sundays Until Christmas
Key Christmas Season Dates in 2026
Here are the important dates to mark on your calendar for the 2026 Christmas season:
- November 29, 2026 – First Sunday of Advent, the traditional start of the Christmas season
- December 1, 2026 – First day of Advent calendars
- December 5, 2026 – Krampusnacht (in Alpine countries)
- December 6, 2026 – St. Nicholas Day
- December 13, 2026 – St. Lucia Day (Scandinavia)
- December 21, 2026 – Winter Solstice (shortest day of the year)
- December 24, 2026 – Christmas Eve
- December 25, 2026 – Christmas Day (Friday)
- December 26, 2026 – Boxing Day / St. Stephen’s Day
- January 6, 2027 – Epiphany / Three Kings Day
When Is Christmas 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday, December 25th. This means many workers will enjoy a long weekend, making it a great year for family gatherings and travel. Christmas Eve is on Thursday, giving families an extra evening to prepare.
Christmas Date in Future Years
Christmas always falls on December 25th, but the day of the week changes each year. Check our countdown hub for future year countdowns with the exact day of the week for each year through 2030.