About Advent
Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and marks the start of the Christian church year. Many families count down with an Advent wreath of four candles, or with an Advent calendar that runs from December 1 to 24.
Advent is on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. In 2026 it lands on a Sunday, so it falls on a weekend, in week 48 of the year.
How long until Advent?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 56 days until Advent 2026. That works out to 8 weeks, or about 1 month and 25 days.
If you only count working days, there are 40 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 8 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 56 sleeps, and in hours that is about 1,344.
Advent dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 29, 2026 | Sunday | 56 days |
| 2027 | November 28, 2027 | Sunday | 420 days |
| 2028 | December 3, 2028 | Sunday | 791 days |
| 2029 | December 2, 2029 | Sunday | 1,155 days |
| 2030 | December 1, 2030 | Sunday | 1,519 days |
| 2031 | November 30, 2031 | Sunday | 1,883 days |
| 2032 | November 28, 2032 | Sunday | 2,247 days |
| 2033 | November 27, 2033 | Sunday | 2,611 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Advent 2026?
Advent 2026 is on Sunday, November 29, 2026.
What day of the week is Advent 2026?
Advent 2026 falls on a Sunday, which is a weekend day.
How many days until Advent?
There are 56 days until Advent, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Advent?
Advent is 8 weeks away, or 8.0 weeks.
How many weekends until Advent?
There are 8 weekends between now and Advent.
How many business days until Advent?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 40 business days until Advent. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Advent on the same date every year?
No. Advent is on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Advent 2027?
Advent 2027 is expected on Sunday, November 28, 2027, 420 days from today.