How the countdown works
days until = next December 25 − start daterolls to next year once this year's date has passed
- start date
- where you count from, today by default
- December 25
- the fixed target date
- days until
- whole days left until then
Once December 25 has gone by for the year, the count switches to the following year's Christmas, so it never shows a negative number.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Christmas?
Leave the date on today and read the days-until line; it counts to the next December 25.
Does it count today?
It counts the days from your start date to Christmas, so a start of December 24 shows one day.
What day does Christmas fall on?
The weekday line shows it, and it changes from year to year.
Can I count from a past date?
Yes, set any start date and it counts forward to the next December 25.