Days Until Christmas

Christmas Day falls on December 25 every year, and many countries treat it as a public holiday. The countdown above shows exactly how long is left. Use it to pace your preparations so the last week is calm instead of rushed.

A simple planning timeline

• 6 weeks out: set a gift budget, list who you are buying for, and decide on travel and hosting plans.
• 4 weeks out: order gifts that ship from far away, and send invitations or cards.
• 2 weeks out: finish the food plan, book any deliveries, and start wrapping.
• The last week: shop for fresh ingredients, confirm times with family, and prepare what you can in advance.

Organising a gift exchange? The Secret Santa generator draws names fairly and keeps matches private. Family in other countries? Check times with the time zone converter.

The timer counts down to midnight at the start of the day, using the time zone set on your device. Days are counted by calendar date, so the total stays right across daylight saving changes. On the day itself the page tells you it is here, and afterwards it counts down to next year.