9 weeks and 1 day until .
- Days: 64 days until .
- US working days: There are 43 business days on the United States (federal) calendar between today and , not counting either day.
- UK working days (England and Wales): There are 45 business days on the England and Wales calendar between today and , not counting either day.
- Fridays: There are 9 Fridays between today and , not counting either day.
Today is Thursday, October 22, 2026. These numbers update every day.
Christmas countdown at a glance
| Unit | Left until Christmas Day 2026 |
|---|---|
| Full weeks | 9 |
| Calendar days | 64 |
| Fridays | 9 |
| Business days (US federal) | 43 |
| Working days (England & Wales) | 45 |
| Working days (Scotland) | 44 |
| Working days (Canada, federal) | 44 |
How many weeks until Christmas?
9 weeks and 1 day until . The week count is calendar time: every day counts, weekends included. It is the same answer in the US, the UK, Canada and Australia.
The leftover days after the whole weeks tell you how far into the final week Christmas falls, which helps when you plan gifts, travel or a project deadline in weeks.
How many Fridays until Christmas?
There are 9 Fridays between today and , not counting either day. People count Fridays because they are paydays for many workers, the last day of the work week, and the usual day for office parties.
When Christmas Day itself is a Friday (as in 2026; next in 2037), the count above leaves it out, so add one if you want to include it. If you are paid every Friday, also check whether your payday moves when it lands on a holiday: many employers pay a day early.
How many working days until Christmas? (US)
There are 43 business days on the United States (federal) calendar between today and , not counting either day. This uses the US federal holiday calendar from OPM, so Thanksgiving (and any other federal holiday still ahead) is already taken out. It answers “work days”, “weekdays without holidays” and “business days” until Christmas.
The last US business day before Christmas: 1 business day before is , excluding United States (federal) holidays. The first one after: 1 business day after is , excluding United States (federal) holidays.
The Friday after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) is counted as a business day: it is not a federal holiday, and banks and the Federal Reserve are open. Some employers give it off anyway, so subtract it if yours does. See Are banks open on Black Friday?
How many working days until Christmas? (UK)
England and Wales: There are 45 business days on the England and Wales calendar between today and , not counting either day.
Scotland: There are 44 business days on the Scotland calendar between today and , not counting either day. Scotland can be one day fewer than England in years when St Andrew’s Day (November 30), or its substitute Monday, falls on a weekday before Christmas.
Northern Ireland: There are 45 business days on the Northern Ireland calendar between today and , not counting either day.
Bank holiday dates come from GOV.UK. The last working day before Christmas in England and Wales: 1 business day before is , excluding England and Wales holidays. The first working day after Christmas and Boxing Day: 1 business day after is , excluding England and Wales holidays.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: what is open?
- Christmas Day, US federal offices: No. is not a business day for United States (federal): Christmas Day.
- Christmas Eve, US federal offices: Yes. is a business day for United States (federal). Christmas Eve is not a federal holiday on its own. Presidents have closed federal offices on it by executive order in some years, so check OPM in December.
- Christmas Eve, banks and the Federal Reserve: Yes. is a business day for United States (Federal Reserve and banks). Christmas Eve is not on the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, and the Reserve Banks have stayed open in past years when federal offices closed by executive order.
- Christmas Eve, stock market (NYSE): Yes. is a business day for NYSE and Nasdaq (stock market), with an early close at 1:00 pm ET (Christmas Eve). Source: NYSE holidays and trading hours.
- Christmas Eve, England and Wales: Yes. is a business day for England and Wales. It is not a bank holiday; many offices close early by choice.
More detail, including bank branch hours and the stock market close, is on Are banks open on Christmas Eve? For the days between Christmas and New Year, see how many business days are left in the year and New Year’s Eve.
Count to a different date
Need the working days to a delivery date, a school break or your last day before leave? Use the business days calculator and pick your country. Other countdowns (Thanksgiving, New Year, end of the year and end of the quarter) are on the business days until hub.
Frequently asked questions
How many weeks until Christmas?
9 weeks and 1 day until . This counts calendar days, weekends included, and it is the same answer in the US and the UK.
How many Fridays are left until Christmas?
There are 9 Fridays between today and , not counting either day. The count stops the day before Christmas. When Christmas Day is a Friday (as in 2026), add one if you count it.
How many working days are left until Christmas in the UK?
For England and Wales: There are 45 business days on the England and Wales calendar between today and , not counting either day. Weekends and bank holidays are excluded.
How many weekdays are there until Christmas?
There are 43 business days on the United States (federal) calendar between today and , not counting either day. That is business days. Weekdays also include holidays, so add back the federal holidays on weekdays between today and Christmas: in November and December, Veterans Day (November 11, if it falls on a weekday) and Thanksgiving.
Is Christmas Eve a business day?
It depends on the year and on who you ask. For US federal offices: Yes. is a business day for United States (federal). For banks and the Federal Reserve: Yes. is a business day for United States (Federal Reserve and banks).
Do you count today and Christmas Day?
No. The working-day and Friday counts start tomorrow and end on December 24. The week and day counts measure the time from today to Christmas Day.