Days until holiday calculator
Pick a reference date and instantly see how many days remain until every major holiday — New Year's Day through New Year's Eve — sorted from nearest to farthest.
How holidays are computed
Fixed-date holidays — New Year’s Day (Jan 1), Valentine’s Day (Feb 14), St. Patrick’s Day (Mar 17), Independence Day (Jul 4), Halloween (Oct 31), Christmas Day (Dec 25), and New Year’s Eve (Dec 31) — are straightforward.
Variable holidays require formulas:
| Holiday | Rule |
|---|---|
| Easter | Meeus/Jones/Butcher Gregorian algorithm |
| Mother’s Day | 2nd Sunday of May |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday of May |
| Father’s Day | 3rd Sunday of June |
| Labor Day | 1st Monday of September |
| Thanksgiving | 4th Thursday of November |
Worked example
Reference date: June 15, 2026
- Father’s Day (Jun 21) → 6 days
- Independence Day (Jul 4) → 19 days
- Labor Day (Sep 7) → 84 days
- Halloween (Oct 31) → 138 days
Notes
- All dates are computed locally in your browser — no server calls.
- Holidays that fall on the reference date show 0 (Today!).
- The calculator shows both the current year and, where needed, next year’s occurrence.
Frequently asked
Which holidays are included?
New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Independence Day (US), Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving (US), Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve — 13 holidays in total.
How are variable holidays like Easter and Thanksgiving calculated?
Easter uses the Meeus/Jones/Butcher algorithm, which is accurate for any Gregorian year. Mother's Day is the 2nd Sunday of May, Father's Day is the 3rd Sunday of June, Memorial Day is the last Monday of May, Labor Day is the first Monday of September, and Thanksgiving is the 4th Thursday of November.
What happens when a holiday has already passed this year?
The calculator automatically shows next year's date for any holiday that has already passed relative to your reference date.
How do I share this countdown with someone?
Click "Share with my numbers" to copy a URL that includes your reference date. Anyone who opens that link will see the same countdown.
Are international holidays included?
The list focuses on US federal and widely observed holidays. Several — Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas — are also major international observances.
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