Days Until Calculator
This days until calculator counts down from today to any date, such as a birthday, vacation, deadline or holiday. It shows the days left, the same span in weeks and in months, and the number of weekdays, with shortcuts for Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year and other holidays.
Result
58 days to go
| Date | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| In weeks | 8 weeks, 2 days |
| In months and days | 1 month, 27 days |
| Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | 42 |
Counted from today on your device. Weekdays don't exclude public holidays.
How the Countdown Works
Days until = target date − today’s date
Every calendar day is counted, including weekends and leap days. The same span is also shown as:
- Weeks and days: days ÷ 7, with the remainder
- Months and days: whole calendar months from today, then the days left over
- Weekdays: Monday to Friday only
Worked Example
From Wednesday, October 28, 2026 to Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2026:
- Days: 58
- Weeks: 58 ÷ 7 = 8 weeks and 2 days
- Months: October 28 + 1 month = November 28, plus 27 days, so 1 month, 27 days
- Weekdays: 8 full weeks give 40, plus Wednesday and Thursday, December 23 and 24, so 42
Upcoming US Holidays
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1 | Friday, January 1 |
| Valentine’s Day | Saturday, February 14 | Sunday, February 14 |
| Independence Day | Saturday, July 4 | Sunday, July 4 |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | Sunday, October 31 |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 26 | Thursday, November 25 |
| Christmas | Friday, December 25 | Saturday, December 25 |
Tips
Countdowns to events abroad
If the event is in another time zone, the day may change at a different time there. The time zone converter shows the local time.
Between two dates
To count the days between any two dates, not starting from today, use the date difference calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Christmas?
Pick Christmas in the holiday list and the calculator counts the days from today to December 25. On October 28, 2026, for example, Christmas is 58 days away, which is 8 weeks and 2 days.
When is Thanksgiving?
In the US, Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November, as set by federal law. It falls on November 26 in 2026, November 25 in 2027 and November 23 in 2028.
Does the count include today?
No. The count is the number of days from today until the date, so tomorrow is 1 day away. If you want to count today as well, for example to number the days of a countdown, add one.
How many weekdays are left until a date?
The calculator counts Monday to Friday from today up to the date. It doesn't remove public holidays, because they vary by employer and location, so subtract any that apply.
Can I count the days since a date in the past?
Yes. Enter a past date and the result shows how many days ago it was. To count between two dates that aren't today, use the date difference calculator.
How is the date of today worked out?
From the clock on your device, in your own time zone, so the countdown changes at your local midnight.
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Sources & Assumptions
- 5 U.S.C. § 6103(a), Legal public holidays (New Year's Day January 1, Independence Day July 4, Thanksgiving Day the fourth Thursday in November, Christmas Day December 25), via Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute
- Valentine's Day (February 14) and Halloween (October 31) are fixed-date observances, not federal holidays. Days are counted from today's date on your device up to, but not including, the target date.
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