How does it work?
- The countdown targets midnight on December 25, on your device’s clock: wherever you are, Christmas arrives at your midnight.
- Sleeps count the nights left before Christmas morning: on the 24th, there’s only one to go.
- On the 25th, the page celebrates all day, then starts counting down to next Christmas on the 26th.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are left until Christmas?
The number at the top of the page, updated every second! It counts full days until midnight on December 25; sleeps count the nights.
Why count in sleeps?
“18 days” is abstract when you’re five. “18 more sleeps” makes sense to everyone: it’s how kids count, and it works for grown-ups too.
Do you open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?
It depends on the family and the country: on the evening of the 24th in Germany or Portugal, on the morning of the 25th in the UK or the US. The countdown aims for midnight sharp.
Does the countdown work offline?
Yes: once the page is open, it keeps running offline, on your device’s time. Only the reference clock correction needs a connection when the page loads.
