How many Sundays until Christmas 2026?

How we count the Sundays

We list every Sunday from tomorrow up to the day before Christmas Day. Today is Thursday, November 5, 2026, and a Sunday already under way is left out.

People count Sundays before Christmas for very different reasons. Some are planning a weekly routine, and others just want to know how many chances are left to get things done.

That gives 7 Sundays between now and Christmas. The first is Sunday, November 8, and the last is Sunday, December 20.

Why the number of Sundays changes each year

A normal year has 365 days, which is 52 full weeks and one extra day. That extra day moves every date forward by one weekday each year.

Because of the shift, Christmas lands on a different day of the week each year. This year it falls on a Friday, and that is why the count above is 7.

A leap year adds one more day, so the shift is two weekdays instead of one. After a leap year, the pattern of Sunday counts jumps further.

The count also depends on the day you check. Each Sunday that passes drops the total by one, and the number reaches zero after the last Sunday before Christmas Day.

Using the count for planning

A list of Sundays is useful when a task repeats every week. You can spread it out, set a reminder for each one, and see how many chances remain.

Teams often use a Sunday count to plan deadlines, deliveries and sign-off dates. Shops use it to schedule promotions, and families use it to share out chores or events.

Remember that the count leaves out today and Christmas Day itself. If you want to include either one, add one to the number shown.

A Sunday has its own character in the run-up to Christmas. It is the day many people use to catch up, and the dates in the table show how many remain.

If a deadline falls near Christmas Day, work backward. Pick the last Sunday you can use, then space the earlier ones a week apart.

A weekly habit is easier to keep when you can see the end. The list above shows how many Sundays remain, so you can pace yourself before Christmas Day.

The number on this page updates each day. Come back tomorrow and a Sunday may have dropped off the list.

Counting Sundays is a small task that saves time. Instead of flipping a calendar, you read one number and move on to the next job.

Many people keep a running tally of Sundays for a rota or a shift pattern. This page does the sum each day, so the figure never goes stale. It is a small habit with a clear payoff.

The dates in the list come straight from the calendar, so leap years and month lengths are handled for you. You only need to read the answer.

Weekday counts suit plans that skip the weekend, such as shifts, lessons and deliveries. Pick the Sunday that fits your routine and track it here.

Planning around the Sundays

Sunday, December 20 is the last Sunday before Christmas. Many offices hold their holiday party that day or the evening before.

Shops, post offices and delivery firms set their last order dates around these weeks. Check each date against the Sundays left before you book anything.

Travel is busiest in the last week, so book trains and flights early. A short count of the Sundays left helps you choose the right days to travel.