AMC Best Christmas Ever
AMC Best Christmas Ever returns for 2026, AMC and AMC+’s annual holiday movie event and one of the biggest blocks of Christmas programming anywhere on TV. Here is what to expect this year, the classics it always brings back, and how to watch, with the full 2026 schedule posted here the moment AMC releases it.
2026 AMC Best Christmas Ever Schedule: Coming Soon
AMC has not released the official 2026 Best Christmas Ever calendar yet. The event historically kicks off in the last week of November and runs through December 26, packing in more than 600 hours of holiday movies. As soon as AMC drops the day-by-day schedule, it will be posted right here, so bookmark this page and check back. In the meantime, our daily Christmas movie schedule tracks what is airing today and this week across every channel.
What Airs During AMC Best Christmas Ever
Unlike Hallmark or Great American Family, AMC does not make original holiday movies. Best Christmas Ever is a marathon of beloved classics and comedies, the ones you actually want to rewatch every December. Expect the annual staples to return:
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (the Griswolds)
- A Christmas Story
- Elf
- Scrooged and the Bill Murray “Murray Christmas” marathon
- The Polar Express
- Four Christmases and Fred Claus
- White Christmas and the classic Rankin/Bass stop-motion specials
AMC usually mixes in a newer title or two alongside the classics and rolls out themed marathon days throughout the run.
How to Watch AMC Best Christmas Ever
Best Christmas Ever airs on AMC (check your local cable or satellite listings for the channel number) and streams on AMC+. AMC+ is available as a standalone subscription and as an add-on through services like Prime Video, Roku, and Apple TV, so cord-cutters can follow the whole event too.
AMC Best Christmas Ever 2026 FAQ
When does AMC Best Christmas Ever 2026 start?
AMC has not announced the official 2026 start date yet. In recent years it has begun in the last week of November and run through December 26. We will post the dates here as soon as AMC confirms them.
What movies air during AMC Best Christmas Ever?
A rotating lineup of classics and comedies including National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, Elf, Scrooged, The Polar Express, Four Christmases, Fred Claus, White Christmas, and the Rankin/Bass holiday specials, plus a few newer titles.
How can I watch AMC Best Christmas Ever?
On the AMC channel through most cable and satellite providers, and streaming on AMC+ (standalone or as an add-on through Prime Video, Roku, Apple TV, and more).
Does AMC make its own Christmas movies?
No. Unlike Hallmark and Great American Family, AMC’s Best Christmas Ever is a programming block of classic and popular holiday films rather than original productions.
Past AMC Best Christmas Ever Seasons
AMC had typically aired a rotating lineup of five to six Christmas movies during the holiday season. In 2018, the channel introduced a more extensive holiday lineup branded as “Best Christmas Ever” running from the end of November all the way to December 25th. The now annual programming event features a mix of popular Christmas and family films, along with other acquired holiday themed TV specials. AMC Best Christmas Ever 2025 will air NOV 29th through DEC 26th.
In 2025, AMC has announced over 600+ hours of holiday programming and Christmas movies.
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TODAY’S CHRISTMAS MOVIE SCHEDULE
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2025 Best Christmas Ever Schedule
The “Best Christmas Ever” begins November 29, 2025 on AMC
Saturday, November 29
Murray Christmas Marathon
12pm: Caddyshack
2pm: Groundhog Day
4:30pm: Ghostbusters (1984)
7pm: Ghostbusters II
9:30pm: Scrooged
Sunday, November 30
5pm: Christmas with the Kranks
7pm: Christmas with the Kranks
9pm: Christmas with the Kranks
11pm: Scrooged
Monday, December 1
6pm: Scrooged
8pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15pm: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Tuesday, December 2
5:45pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
8pm: Elf
10pm: Fred Claus
Wednesday, December 3
6pm: Elf
8pm: Polar Express
10pm: Jumanji
Thursday, December 4
6pm: Polar Express
8pm: Four Christmases
10pm: The Holiday
Friday, December 5
6pm: Four Christmases
8pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Saturday, December 6
Christmas All The Way Marathon
6pm: Four Christmases
8pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Sunday, December 7
Holiday Hijinks Marathon
4pm: The Great Outdoors
6pm: Elf
8pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15pm: Trading Places
Monday, December 8
7pm: Elf
9pm: Four Christmases
11pm: Elf
Tuesday, December 9
Christmas Candy Marathon
4pm: Spaceballs
6pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
8pm: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
10pm: The Great Outdoors
12am: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Wednesday, December 10
6pm: The Great Outdoors
8pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15pm: Scrooged
12:15am: Trading Places
Thursday, December 11
5:45pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
8pm: Fred Claus
10:30pm: Four Christmases
12:30am: Liar Liar
Friday, December 12
December the TwELFth Marathon
6pm: Elf
8pm: Elf
10pm: Elf
12am: Elf
Saturday, December 13
Merry 80s Marathon
11am: Ghostbusters (1984)
1:30pm: Ghostbusters II
4pm: The Great Outdoors
6pm: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
8pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
12:30am: Scrooged
Sunday, December 14
Best Elf Marathon
4:30pm: Fred Claus
7pm: The Polar Express
9pm: Elf
11pm: Elf
Monday, December 15
7:30pm: The Wizard of Oz
10pm: The Holiday
Tuesday, December 16
6pm: The Polar Express
8pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15pm: Elf
12:15am: The Polar Express
Wednesday, December 17
5:45pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
8pm: Elf
10pm: Four Christmases
12am: Fred Claus
Thursday, December 18
5:45pm: Deck the Halls
8pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
12:30am: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Friday, December 19
That’s Not Santa!
6:30pm: Trading Places
9pm: Elf
11pm: Fred Claus
Saturday, December 20
Naughty or Nice Weekend
9:45am: Fred Claus
12:15pm: Trading Places
2:45pm: Scrooged
4:45pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
7pm: Elf
9pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
11:15pm: Elf
1:15am: Scrooged
3:15am: The Polar Express
5:15am: A Christmas Story
Sunday, December 21
Naughty or Nice Weekend continued
7:15am: Love the Coopers
9:45am: Deck the Halls
12pm: The Great Outdoors
2pm: The Polar Express
4pm: Four Christmases
6pm: Elf
8pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15pm: Elf
12:15am: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
2:30am: Four Christmases
4:30am: The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
Monday, December 22
6pm: Elf
8pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15pm: Four Christmases
Tuesday, December 23
5:45pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
8pm: Elf
10pm: Scrooged
Wednesday, December 24
Best Christmas Marathon
9am: Fred Claus
11:30am: Four Christmases
1:30pm: The Polar Express
3:30pm: The Wizard of Oz
6pm: Elf
8pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
12:30am: The Polar Express
2:30am: Deck the Halls
4:45am: Four Christmases
Thursday, December 25
Best Christmas Marathon continued
6:45am: White Christmas
9:30am: The Wizard of Oz
12pm: The Polar Express
2pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
4:15pm: Elf
6:15pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
8:30pm: Elf
10:30pm: Four Christmases
12:30am: Scrooged
2:30am: Fred Claus
Friday, December 26
Holiday Hangover
12pm: Scrooged
2pm: Four Christmases
4pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
6:15pm: Elf
8:15pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:30pm: Elf
Note: Date/times are subject to change (all times shown in ET) Airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times/dates can vary by TV provider.
What channel is AMC?
- DirecTV – Channel 254
- DISH Network – Channel 131
- AT&T U-Verse – Channel 795
- Roku – AMC App (subscription required)
Available on most cable networks. Check with your local provider for channel.
AMC Christmas Schedule Archives
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