Christmas countdown.
Updates every second. Bookmark this page to check the count any time, or grab the embed snippet to drop the countdown onto your own site.
Until Christmas
186
Days
20
Hours
29
Minutes
59
Seconds
December 25, 2026 · December 25, 2026
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What to do with the time you have left
The countdown is a planning tool more than a count. Use the days before Christmas for the work that makes the season feel calmer:
Month-by-month checklist
When to plan, when to shop, when to install, when to take it down.
Christmas Light Calculator
Exactly how many bulbs you need for your roofline, tree, and shrubs.
Decor Style Quiz
Eight questions to find the Christmas style that fits your taste.
Christmas around the world
How 41 countries actually celebrate, on an interactive map.
Decor that suits the home you have.
A new tool launching this fall. Pick Christmas decor your home will love, before you buy. Plus seasonal decorating tips between now and then. One list, no spam.