Every Saturday left before Christmas
Each remaining Saturday from today until Christmas Eve.
- Sat 31 OctIn 3 days
- Sat 7 NovIn 10 days
- Sat 14 NovIn 17 days
- Sat 21 NovIn 24 days
- Sat 28 NovIn 31 days
- Sat 5 DecIn 38 days
- Sat 12 DecIn 45 days
- Sat 19 DecIn 52 days
How many Saturdays until Christmas?
The number above shows how many Saturdays until Christmas 2026. From late October there are eight: 31 October, then 7, 14, 21 and 28 November, and 5, 12 and 19 December. Boxing Day, 26 December, is the Saturday straight after Christmas.
Saturdays are the most valuable days in the countdown. They are when most people shop, visit Christmas markets, see light trails and get together with friends, so they book up fast.
The Saturdays that matter
- Saturday 31 October: Halloween. The countdown's spooky first Saturday. See the Halloween countdown.
- Saturday 28 November: Small Business Saturday. A day to shop at independent and local businesses, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
- Saturday 19 December: Super Saturday. The last Saturday before Christmas and one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Go early or go online.
A Saturday plan
- 31 October: Halloween fun, then clear a cupboard for hiding presents.
- 7 November: a long walk and a gift-idea brainstorm with our Christmas gift ideas.
- 14 November: bake and freeze mince pies or cookies from our Christmas recipes.
- 21 November: visit an early Christmas market.
- 28 November: Small Business Saturday shopping.
- 5 December: decorate the house.
- 12 December: a Christmas light trail or a carol concert.
- 19 December: final shopping, then wrap.
Pair this with the Sundays until Christmas for a full weekend plan, or see both on weekends until Christmas.
Christmas markets and Saturday outings
Saturdays are the best days for Christmas markets, many of which open in the second half of November. Go early for quieter stalls, or in the late afternoon when the lights come on. Other Saturday ideas include a pantomime or school fair, ice skating, a light trail, or a trip to cut down your own tree. Check the Christmas calendar to see how the Saturdays sit around other key dates.
Saturday shopping without the stress
Saturdays are busy in shops from mid-November. Go when doors open, use a list, and park a little further away for an easier exit. For the busiest dates, like Super Saturday on 19 December, consider ordering online for click-and-collect so you can skip the queues entirely.
Questions people ask
Quick answers about this countdown.
How many Saturdays until Christmas 2026?
The live number at the top counts them. From late October there are eight.
When is Super Saturday 2026?
Saturday 19 December 2026, the last Saturday before Christmas.
When is Small Business Saturday 2026?
Saturday 28 November 2026.
Is Boxing Day 2026 a Saturday?
Yes, Saturday 26 December 2026.
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