Localized countdown
How many days until Christmas in Canada?
Today in Canada is Friday, September 18, 2026. The next Christmas falls on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Target date
Friday 25 Dec
Year
2026
Christmas
98
days remaining
14 weeks
2,3332,333
hrs
140K139,987
min
8.4M8,399,260
sec
Next 5 years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | December 25, 2027 | Saturday |
| 2028 | December 25, 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | December 25, 2029 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | December 25, 2030 | Wednesday |
Christmas Facts
Historical curiosities
Christmas has a longer and stranger history than most people expect.
Christmas celebrations were banned by the English Parliament in 1644 and stayed prohibited until 1660.
Records and stats
The numbers around Christmas are just as big as the traditions.
The tallest cut Christmas tree on record was a 67.36 metre Douglas fir displayed in Seattle in 1950.
Cultural quirks
Christmas looks very different depending on where you celebrate it.
In Japan, a hugely successful 1970s KFC campaign turned fried chicken into a Christmas tradition for many families.