Christmas is December 25 each year in the United States.

When does the timer hit zero?

At 12:00 AM (start of the day) on December 25 in your device’s local time.

How do I add Christmas to my calendar?

Use the Add to Calendar tool to open a Google Calendar template or download an ICS file.

How can I embed the countdown?

Copy the iframe code from the Embed tool. Add ?year=YYYY to lock to a specific year.

Why might my countdown differ by a few seconds?

Small differences can occur due to device clock drift and browser throttling.

How many days until Christmas 2025?

Christmas Day 2025 is December 25th. Use our live countdown timer to see exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining.

What Christmas gift ideas do you recommend?

Our gift guide features recommendations by recipient (kids, teens, adults), budget range, and interests. Browse personalized suggestions for everyone on your Christmas list.

How can I plan my Christmas dinner menu?

Use our Christmas recipe collection and meal planner to organize appetizers, main dishes, sides, and desserts. Includes preparation timelines and shopping lists.

When should I start Christmas decorating?

Our decoration timeline helps you plan room-by-room decorating from early December through Christmas. Includes indoor and outdoor decoration guides.

How do I embed the Christmas countdown on my website?

Copy the iframe embed code from our embed tool. The countdown automatically updates and can be customized for specific years.

Christmas Countdown Timer 2025 - Days Until Christmas | Gift Guide & Holiday Planning

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Christmas Countdown

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White Christmas Probability (Quick Estimate)

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Christmas Shipping Deadlines

Editable reference; dates vary by retailer. Verify at checkout.

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Tradition Calendar (25 Days)

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Handy Tools

Add Christmas to your calendar, embed the countdown on your site, plan essentials with a checklist, design a poster, and find answers fast.

📅 Add Christmas to My Calendar

Creates an all-day event for the selected year.

🔗 Embed This Countdown

Copy-paste into your blog or site. It auto-updates with your chosen year.

✅ Christmas Checklist

Filter

Tip: Your checklist is saved on this device.

🖼️ Download Countdown Poster

Choose a theme and size, generate a PNG, then download or share.

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❓ FAQ

When is Christmas?

December 25 each year (U.S.).

When does the countdown hit zero?

At 12:00 AM on December 25 in your local time.

How do I add it to my calendar?

Use Add to Google Calendar or Download .ICS in the tools.

How do I embed the countdown?

Copy the iframe code from the Embed tool. Add ?year=YYYY to fix a specific year.

Why might my timer differ by a few seconds?

Minor differences can happen due to device clock drift and browser throttling.

Can I use this on a TV/projector?

Yes—use the Fullscreen button under the timer.

Mini-Games

Have some festive fun while you wait! Play 10 simple Christmas games.

🎁 Present SortLeft = Naughty, Right = NicePlay on Games page →

❄️ Reaction SnowWait… GO! Click fastPlay on Games page →

🧠 Memory MatchFlip festive pairsPlay on Games page →

🔔 Simon BellsRepeat the chime patternPlay on Games page →

🎯 Ornament ClickerClick the moving ornamentPlay on Games page →

⌨️ Word ScrambleUnscramble Xmas wordsPlay on Games page →

❌⭕ Tic-Tac-Snow3 in a rowPlay on Games page →

🌟 Find the StarHot or cold?Play on Games page →

➕ Quick MathBeat the timerPlay on Games page →

🎄 TriviaHoliday quizPlay on Games page →

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