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Christmas Countdown Calculator

Calculate exactly how many days until Christmas from any date

Calculate Days Until Christmas

Choose any date to see how many days until Christmas

How Christmas Countdown Works

Calculation Method

Step 1: Determine the Christmas date for the selected year (December 25)

Step 2: If the selected date is after this year's Christmas, use next year's Christmas

Step 3: Calculate the time difference between dates

Step 4: Convert to days, weeks, months, hours, and minutes

Example

From: September 23, 2025

Until: December 25, 2025

Result: 93 days until Christmas

Christmas Facts 🎄

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Christmas Date

Always celebrated on December 25th in Western Christianity

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Gift Giving

Represents the gifts given to baby Jesus by the Three Wise Men

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Orthodox Christmas

Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate on January 7th (Gregorian calendar)

Holiday Planning Tips

Start Christmas shopping 8-10 weeks before

Plan Christmas dinner menu 4-6 weeks ahead

Send Christmas cards 3-4 weeks before

Set up Christmas tree 2-3 weeks before

Wrap gifts 1-2 weeks before Christmas

Understanding Christmas Countdown

What is Christmas Countdown?

A Christmas countdown calculator helps you determine exactly how many days remain until Christmas from any given date. This is useful for planning holiday preparations, shopping schedules, and getting into the festive spirit.

Why Count Down to Christmas?

  • Plan Christmas shopping and budgeting
  • Organize holiday events and gatherings
  • Build excitement and anticipation
  • Track holiday preparation deadlines

Christmas Around the World

Western Christmas

December 25th - Most countries worldwide

Orthodox Christmas

January 7th - Russia, Serbia, Georgia, and others

Ethiopian Christmas

January 7th - Called "Genna" in Ethiopia

Note: This calculator uses the Western Christmas date (December 25th)