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Christmas Eve Countdown
Stockings, midnight mass, and Santa radar night.
How many days until Christmas Eve?Live countdown to Christmas Eve 2027
Friday · December 24, 2027
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About Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the anticipation night of the Christmas season: last-minute wrapping, family dinners, midnight mass, and — for kids — the longest night of the year.
Christmas Eve dates 2027–2030
| Year | Weekday | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday | December 24, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday | December 24, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday | December 24, 2029 |
| 2030 | Tuesday | December 24, 2030 |
Christmas Eve facts
- Christmas Eve is December 24 — the night gift-giving happens in much of Europe and Latin America.
- In Norway, businesses close at noon; in Poland, dinner starts when the first star appears.
- NORAD has tracked Santa's flight every Christmas Eve since 1955 — from a misprinted Sears ad.
- Midnight Mass is the most-attended church service of the Christian year.
When is Christmas Eve 2027?
Christmas Eve 2027 falls on Friday, December 24, 2027.
How many days until Christmas Eve 2027?
The live countdown above shows the exact time remaining, ticking in your local timezone. The table on this page lists exact dates through 2030.
Is the countdown accurate?
Yes — the clock runs in your browser against your device's clock and timezone, updating every second.