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How Many Sundays Until Christmas 2026?

Ending on Sunday, December 20 before Christmas Day on Friday, Dec 25
13 Family Reflection & Reset Days
🕯️ Sundays Left 13 Sundays
💜 1st Sunday of Advent Nov 29
💖 Gaudete Sunday (Joy) Dec 13, 2026
🎄 Final Sunday Service Dec 20, 2026

Quick Answer & Advent Cadence

How many Sundays are left before Christmas 2026?

There are 13 Sundays remaining before Christmas Day 2026. Because Christmas Day falls on a Friday (December 25), the final Sunday in the countdown is Sunday, December 20.

Sunday is the traditional day of rest, spiritual reflection, and family dinners. Four of these remaining Sundays belong to the liturgical season of Advent, marked by lighting the candles of the Advent wreath.

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🕯️ The 4 Sundays of Advent in 2026

Advent consists of the four consecutive Sundays leading up to Christmas Day:

Sunday MarkerDate in 2026Candle ThemeTradition & Meaning
1st Sunday of Advent Nov 29 Purple (Prophecy) Lighting the Candle of Hope; marks the official start of the Christian holiday season.
2nd Sunday of Advent December 6 Purple (Bethlehem) Lighting the Candle of Peace; preparing the home and heart for Christ's arrival.
3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete) December 13 Rose / Pink (Shepherd) Lighting the Candle of Joy; rejoicing that the long wait is more than halfway over.
4th Sunday of Advent December 20 Purple (Angels) Lighting the Candle of Love; the final Sunday before Christmas morning.
🏡 The 3-Step Sunday Family Reset Protocol

Protect your Sundays from becoming stressful errand marathons:

  1. Shared Sunday Dinner: Gather around the table for a hearty slow-cooked roast or comforting soup.
  2. Evening Light Walk: Take a 30-minute stroll through your neighbourhood to admire the festive front-lawn displays.
  3. Calendar Alignment: Spend 10 minutes reviewing school concerts and shipping arrival dates for the week ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Sundays

How many Sundays until Christmas 2026? +

There are 13 Sundays remaining before Christmas Day 2026. The count concludes with Sunday, December 20.

When does the 1st Sunday of Advent occur in 2026? +

The First Sunday of Advent 2026 falls on Nov 29.

Why do Sundays matter for Christmas countdown?+

Sundays are significant in Christmas countdown for two key reasons: (1) Advent Sundays — the 4 Sundays of Advent each have a liturgical theme (Hope, Peace, Joy, Love) and a new candle lit on the Advent wreath; (2) Shopping — many families use Sunday as a relaxed preparation day for Christmas tasks. The Advent Sundays in 2026 are: Nov 29, December 6, 2026, December 13, 2026, and December 20, 2026.

How many Advent Sundays are there in 2026?+

There are always exactly 4 Advent Sundays every year. In 2026 they fall on: Nov 29 (1st — Hope), December 6, 2026 (2nd — Peace), December 13, 2026 (3rd Gaudete — Joy), and December 20, 2026 (4th — Love). See our Advent 2026 guide for full candle themes and dates.

Is Christmas 2026 on a Sunday?+

No — Christmas 2026 is on a Friday, December 25. The last time Christmas fell on a Sunday was 2022. The next time Christmas falls on a Sunday after 2026 will be 2033. The Christmas Day cycle through days of the week follows an 11- or 6-year pattern based on leap year alignment.

How many Saturdays until Christmas 2026?+

There are 13 Saturdays until Christmas 2026. Since each week has one Saturday, Saturdays and Sundays are both equal to the number of full weeks remaining (plus one extra Saturday or Sunday depending on whether those days fall in the final partial week). See our Saturdays Until Christmas page.

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