About Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve on December 24 is when many families gather for dinner, midnight Mass or opening gifts. In several European countries, including Germany and Poland, the main Christmas celebration happens on the evening of the 24th.
Christmas Eve is on December 24 every year. In 2026 it lands on a Thursday, in week 52 of the year.
How long until Christmas Eve?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 81 days until Christmas Eve 2026. That works out to 11 weeks and 4 days, or about 2 months and 20 days.
If you only count working days, there are 59 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 11 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 81 sleeps, and in hours that is about 1,944.
Christmas Eve dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 24, 2026 | Thursday | 81 days |
| 2027 | December 24, 2027 | Friday | 446 days |
| 2028 | December 24, 2028 | Sunday | 812 days |
| 2029 | December 24, 2029 | Monday | 1,177 days |
| 2030 | December 24, 2030 | Tuesday | 1,542 days |
| 2031 | December 24, 2031 | Wednesday | 1,907 days |
| 2032 | December 24, 2032 | Friday | 2,273 days |
| 2033 | December 24, 2033 | Saturday | 2,638 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
What day of the week is Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday.
How many days until Christmas Eve?
There are 81 days until Christmas Eve, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve is 11 weeks and 4 days away, or 11.6 weeks.
How many weekends until Christmas Eve?
There are 11 weekends between now and Christmas Eve.
How many business days until Christmas Eve?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 59 business days until Christmas Eve. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Christmas Eve on the same date every year?
Yes. Christmas Eve is on December 24 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is Christmas Eve 2027?
Christmas Eve 2027 is expected on Friday, December 24, 2027, 446 days from today.