Countdown to Christmas 2026

Christmas Day is Friday 25 December 2026. Here's exactly how long there is to go.

46 sleeps to go

Cards posted in time for Christmas.

37 days left to order cards posted for Christmas.

Standard delivery: Wednesday 16 December
Zoomies delivery: Thursday 17 December

Order by these dates and we post your cards in time to arrive for Christmas, going by Royal Mail's last recommended posting days. Standard delivery is included. Zoomies delivery goes 1st class, for a little extra.

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A newspaper-style card, The Daily Hop, with a lop-eared rabbit in reindeer antlers

A red card saying Merry Woofmas with a storybook picture of a black Schnoodle in a Christmas jumper at a Christmas market

A navy card with a French Bulldog dressed as Santa showing through giant letters spelling JOY

Questions

How many sleeps until Christmas?

46 sleeps. Christmas Day is Friday 25 December 2026, and every night between now and then counts as one sleep, including tonight.

How many weeks until Christmas?

6 weeks and 4 days, which is 46 days, until Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

How many working days are left before Christmas?

34 working days, counting today and Christmas Eve if they're working days. That's Monday to Friday, not counting bank holidays in England and Wales.

What day is Christmas 2026?

Christmas Day 2026 is on a Friday, and Boxing Day is Saturday 26 December. The bank holidays in England and Wales are Friday 25 December and Monday 28 December.

When is the last day to order Christmas cards?

To have your cards posted in time for Christmas, order by Wednesday 16 December with standard delivery, or Thursday 17 December with Zoomies delivery (Royal Mail 1st class). These dates are for cards to UK addresses.