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Days Until Advent 2026: First Sunday Countdown

The first Sunday of Advent is the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, so it falls between 27 November and 3 December. The next one is Sunday, November 29, 2026. The countdown works it out for you and moves on to the next year by itself.

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School days are Monday to Friday, counted from today up to the day before the date. Holidays are not taken off. For a break, choose its first day as the date.

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Questions and answers

How is the first Sunday of Advent worked out?

Count back from 25 December. The Sunday before Christmas Day is the fourth Sunday of Advent, and the first one is three weeks earlier. This is the Western church calendar.

Which date is it in 2026?

In 2026, the first Sunday of Advent falls on Sunday, November 29, 2026. It is always 22 to 28 days before Christmas Day.

Can I count down to Christmas as well?

Yes. The Christmas page counts down to 25 December. Many classrooms show both, one for the start of Advent and one for the day itself.

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