How many days until Day After Christmas?
There are 54 days until Day After Christmas 2026 — Saturday, December 26, 2026.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Day After Christmas on Saturday, December 26, 2026, set by the rule: December 26. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Day After Christmas is a state holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. The Day After Christmas, December 26, is a paid state holiday for state employees in Texas, South Carolina and North Carolina, and Louisiana has gratned it by proclamation in recent years. It is not a federal holiday, and most of the country treats it as a regular workday.
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 Day After Christmas:
- 50 days to go — Friday, November 6, 2026
- 30 days to go — Thursday, November 26, 2026 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Saturday, December 12, 2026
- 7 days to go — Saturday, December 19, 2026 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Friday, December 25, 2026
Day After Christmas 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 Day After Christmas
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Open | Not a postal holiday; regular mail delivery resumes after the Christmas Day closure. |
| Banks | Open | Not a Federal Reserve holiday; branches keep normal weekday hours. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Open | Full trading session when December 26 falls on a weekday. |
| Federal offices | Varies | Open by law, but presidents have occasionally closed them for a specific year by executive order. |
| State and local government | Varies | Closed in Texas, South Carolina and North Carolina (and Louisiana in proclamation years); open elsewhere. |
Coming up after Day After Christmas
- 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
- May 31 Days until Memorial Day 210 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Day After Christmas?
There are 54 days until Day After Christmas, which falls on Saturday, December 26, 2026. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Day After Christmas?
There are 8 weekends between now and Day After Christmas on December 26 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Day After Christmas a day off?
Day After Christmas is a state holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.