Countdown
How many days until December 23?
57
days until December 23
The next December 23 is Wednesday, December 23, 2026
The short answer
December 23 is 57 days away — that's 8 weeks and 1 day, roughly 1.9 months, or 1,368 hours. The next December 23 falls on a Wednesday (Wednesday, December 23, 2026). The number above updates automatically at midnight in your time zone.
December 23, 2026 at a glance
| Day of the week | Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Day of the year | Day 357 of 365 |
| Share of the year passed | 98% |
| Days left in 2026 after it | 8 |
| Quarter | Q4 |
| Season (Northern Hemisphere) | Winter |
What's happening in December
December holds the winter solstice, Christmas Eve and Christmas, and closes out the year on New Year's Eve.
Other dates to know in December 2026: Winter (December 21), Christmas Eve (December 24), Christmas (December 25).
The 57 days until December 23, broken down
41
business days
16
weekend days
8
full weeks
1
extra day
That's 41 working days (Monday to Friday) and 16 weekend days — 8 Saturdays and 8 Sundays. Public holidays vary by country, so they aren't deducted.
On December 23 in history
- 1888Vincent van Gogh cuts off part of his ear
- 1947Bell Labs scientists demonstrate the first transistor
- 1972Massive earthquake devastates Managua, Nicaragua, killing thousands
- 1986Voyager aircraft completes first nonstop flight around the world
Notable world events that happened on December 23 in earlier years.
Days around December 23
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until December 18
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until December 19
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until December 20
55
until December 21
56
until December 22
58
until December 24
59
until December 25
60
until December 26
61
until December 27
62
until December 28
The 23rd of other months
88
until January 23
119
until February 23
147
until March 23
178
until April 23
208
until May 23
239
until June 23
269
until July 23
300
until August 23
331
until September 23
361
until October 23
27
until November 23
Holidays near December 23
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