How many days until Christmas Eve?
There are 52 days until Christmas Eve 2026 — Thursday, December 24, 2026.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24, 2026, set by the rule: December 24. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Christmas Eve is a state holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. Christmas Eve, December 24, is a paid state holiday for state employees in roughly a dozen states, including Texas, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin. It is not a federal holiday, although presidents have often closed federal offices for the day by exectuive order.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Christmas Eve:
- 50 days to go — Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- 30 days to go — Tuesday, November 24, 2026 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Thursday, December 10, 2026
- 7 days to go — Thursday, December 17, 2026 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Christmas Eve dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on Christmas Eve
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Open | Not a postal holiday; regular mail delivery continues, though many post offices close early. |
| Banks | Open | The Federal Reserve is open. Many branches close in the early afternoon. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Reduced | Trading ends early at 1 p.m. Eastern when December 24 is a weekday. |
| Federal offices | Varies | Open by law, but presidents have often closed them by executive order for the specific year. |
| State and local government | Varies | Closed in about a dozen states that make it a state holiday; open or on reduced hours elsewhere. |
Coming up after Christmas Eve
- Dec 25 Days until Christmas Day 53 days away
- Jan 1 Days until New Year's Day 60 days away
- Jan 18 Days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 77 days away
- Feb 15 Days until Presidents' Day 105 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Christmas Eve?
There are 52 days until Christmas Eve, which falls on Thursday, December 24, 2026. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Christmas Eve?
There are 7 weekends between now and Christmas Eve on December 24 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Christmas Eve a day off?
Christmas Eve is a state holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.