Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar and shifts approximately 11 days earlier each Gregorian year. Use our Ramadan countdown for the exact start date.

Diwali falls on the new moon day in the Hindu month of Kartik, typically between mid-October and mid-November. Check our Diwali countdown for the exact date.

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🧮 Date Calculator

Calculate the exact number of days, weeks, and months between any two dates. Perfect for planning trips, tracking project deadlines, counting down to your next birthday, or figuring out how long until your vacation starts.

Our date calculator supports past and future dates and shows results in multiple time units including days, weeks, months, hours, and minutes.

What is DateCountdown?

DateCountdown is a free countdown timer and date calculator that helps you find out exactly how many days remain until any holiday, event, or personal milestone. Whether you're counting down to Christmas, planning for Ramadan, tracking Diwali, or simply curious about how many weeks are left in the year — DateCountdown gives you instant, accurate answers.

We cover 50+ holidays across all major cultures and religions, including Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, and secular celebrations. Each countdown page shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining, along with background information about the holiday, its traditions, and its cultural significance.

Available in 8 languages: English, German (Deutsch), Spanish (Español), French (Français), Chinese (中文), Russian (Русский), Arabic (العربية), and Hindi (हिन्दी).

Holiday Categories

🌐 International Holidays

New Year's Day, Earth Day, Labor Day (May 1), International Women's Day, World Environment Day, Children's Day, World Peace Day, New Year's Eve

🎉 Cultural Events

Valentine's Day, Carnival, St. Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Mid-Autumn Festival, Oktoberfest, Black Friday, Groundhog Day

⛪ Religious Holidays

Easter, Christmas, Diwali, Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Chinese New Year, Holi, Hanukkah, Passover, Vesak, Orthodox Easter

🏛️ National Holidays

Independence Day (USA), Bastille Day (France), German Unity Day, India Independence Day, Thanksgiving (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day

⚽ Special Events

FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice, Spring Equinox, Autumn Equinox

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many weeks are in a year?

There are 52 weeks in a standard year (365 days). A leap year has 366 days, which is 52 weeks and 2 days. The next leap year is 2028.

How many days until Christmas?

Christmas is celebrated on December 25 every year. Use our Christmas countdown to see the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining.

When is Easter 2026?

Easter Sunday in 2026 falls on April 5, 2026. Easter dates change each year because they are based on the lunar calendar — Easter Sunday falls between March 22 and April 25.

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

Thanksgiving in the United States is on the fourth Thursday of November. In 2026, Thanksgiving falls on November 26, 2026.

When is Ramadan 2026?

Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on approximately February 17, 2026. Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar and shifts about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year.

When is Diwali 2026?

Diwali 2026 falls on approximately November 8, 2026. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, celebrated on the new moon day in the month of Kartik.

When is Chinese New Year 2026?

Chinese New Year 2026 is on February 17, 2026, marking the Year of the Horse. Chinese New Year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice.

Is 2026 a leap year?

No, 2026 is not a leap year. It has 365 days. The next leap year is 2028, which will have 366 days.

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How to Use DateCountdown

DateCountdown is perfect for:

Holiday Planning — Know exactly when Christmas, Easter, Diwali, or any holiday arrives
Birthday Countdowns — Track how many days until your next birthday
Travel & Vacation — Count down to your next trip or vacation
School & Exams — Track remaining days until exams, graduation, or semester breaks
Wedding Planning — Count down to the big day
Fitness Goals — Set date-based targets for health and fitness milestones
Project Deadlines — Calculate working days between dates

Each countdown includes a calendar export (ICS file) and a share button so you can save events or share them with friends.