Great American Christmas is back for 2026, and it is shaping up to be one of Great American Family’s biggest holiday seasons yet. Below is everything we know so far about the 2026 lineup, the stars, and how to watch. The full premiere schedule and printable movie guide will be posted here as soon as the network releases them.
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2026 Great American Christmas Schedule
Great American Media has confirmed that the sixth annual Great American Christmas returns to air in October 2026. The full day-by-day premiere calendar is still to come, but four films already have locked dates, listed below. As soon as the complete calendar drops, the full schedule and the printable movie guide 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.
Confirmed 2026 Premiere Dates
| Movie | Stars | Great American Pure Flix | Great American Family and GFAM+ |
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| Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring | Jana Kramer, Ben Hollingsworth, Kelsey Grammer | Thu, Nov 5 | Sat, Nov 7 at 8 p.m. |
| A Christmas Rescue | Trevor Donovan, Stephanie Bennett | Thu, Nov 26 | Sat, Nov 28 at 8 p.m. |
| The Greatest Christmas Gift | Danica McKellar, Matthew Marsden | Sun, Nov 29 | Sun, Nov 29 at 8 p.m. |
| The Ornament Library | Merritt Patterson, Ryan Paevey | Thu, Dec 3 | Sat, Dec 5 at 8 p.m. |
The pattern so far: Great American Pure Flix streams each film first, usually on a Thursday, with Great American Family and GFAM+ following that Saturday at 8 p.m.
Want the full rundown of who is starring in what this year? See our complete Great American Christmas 2026 preview for every announced movie, the cast, and how to watch.
2026 Great American Christmas Movies
Fifteen titles have been announced for the 2026 season:
- One More Christmas, with Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe
- Home Sweet Anniversary, with Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison, the third film in the Home Sweet series
- An Accidental Arctic Christmas, with Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner
- Christmas at The Starlight, with Mario Lopez, Tony Danza, and Taylor Kalupa
- Christmas at Moose Lake, with Britt Robertson and Ryan Paevey
- Silver Bells at Christmas, with Laura Osnes and Ryan McPartlin
- A Very Evergreen Christmas, with Katie Leclerc and Jeremy Guilbaut
- Christmas Wrapped in Love, with Cindy Busby and Marcus Rosner
- The Christmas Yes List, with Danica McKellar and Sam Page, adapted from the Melissa Ferguson novel
- A Christmas Prayer 2, with Shae Robins and Christopher Russell, a sequel to last season’s fan favorite
- Christmas By the Spoonful, with Laura Vandervoort, Olivier Renaud, Ilan O’Driscoll, and Holly Bridges
- Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring, with Jana Kramer, Ben Hollingsworth, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Ashley Brown, and Jessie James Decker
- A Christmas Rescue, with Trevor Donovan and Stephanie Bennett
- The Greatest Christmas Gift, with Danica McKellar and Matthew Marsden
- The Ornament Library, with Merritt Patterson and Ryan Paevey
Great American Family Christmas Stars
Great American Christmas is built around its familiar faces. Click a name to see all of their Christmas movies:
- Candace Cameron Bure
- Cameron Mathison
- Danica McKellar
- Trevor Donovan
- Jill Wagner
- Mario Lopez
- Cindy Busby
- Jana Kramer
- Kelsey Grammer
- Merritt Patterson
- Ryan Paevey
- Britt Robertson
- Laura Vandervoort
- Laura Osnes
- Katie Leclerc
Download the 2026 Great American Christmas Guide
The printable 2026 Great American Christmas schedule and movie guide will be available right here as soon as Great American Family releases it. Bookmark this page and check back soon.
How to Watch Great American Family
Great American Family is on DirecTV Channel 326, DISH Network Channel 165, AT&T U-Verse Channel 1529, and Xfinity Channel 1461. It is carried on most cable providers (check your local listings), and it streams on Great American Pure Flix and the GFAM+ app.
Great American Christmas 2026 FAQ
When does Great American Christmas 2026 start?
Great American Media has confirmed the sixth annual Great American Christmas returns to air in October 2026. The full premiere calendar has not been published yet, but the first dated premiere is Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring, streaming on Great American Pure Flix November 5 and airing on Great American Family and GFAM+ November 7.
What new movies are coming to Great American Family for Christmas 2026?
Fifteen titles are announced: One More Christmas, Home Sweet Anniversary, An Accidental Arctic Christmas, Christmas at The Starlight, Christmas at Moose Lake, Silver Bells at Christmas, A Very Evergreen Christmas, Christmas Wrapped in Love, The Christmas Yes List, A Christmas Prayer 2, Christmas By the Spoonful, Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring, A Christmas Rescue, The Greatest Christmas Gift, and The Ornament Library.
Which Great American Christmas 2026 movies have confirmed premiere dates?
Four so far. Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring streams November 5 and airs November 7. A Christmas Rescue streams November 26 and airs November 28. The Greatest Christmas Gift streams and airs November 29. The Ornament Library streams December 3 and airs December 5.
How can I watch Great American Family?
On cable and satellite (DirecTV 326, DISH 165, AT&T U-Verse 1529, Xfinity 1461), on live-TV streaming services that carry the channel, and on Great American Pure Flix and GFAM+.
Is there a printable Great American Christmas 2026 schedule?
Yes. As soon as Great American Family releases the printable 2026 schedule and movie guide, it will be posted on the Great American Family page at Countdown Until Christmas.
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2025 Great American Christmas Premiere Schedule
Get the full Christmas Movie Schedule Here (click here) – including Christmas movies airing today and this week. https://countdownuntilchristmas.com/christmas-movie-schedule-1/
October 11 – A Wisconsin Christmas Pie
Katie Leclerc, Ryan Carnes
A baker enters a holiday pie contest only to discover her fiercest competitor may also be the key to her heart.
October 18 – A Christmas Prayer
Shae Robins, Christopher Russell
A struggling single mother finds strength and community when her daughter’s Christmas wish sparks a town’s generosity.
October 25 – Once Upon a Christmas Crown – Royal Icing Christmas
Ellise Roth, Callum Buckley
A modern woman discovers she’s heir to a small European kingdom, where a Christmas coronation may also crown her heart.
November 1 – Christmas of Giving
Ash Tsai, Marshall Williams, Julia Reilly
Two rivals in a charitable competition learn that giving back can also lead to receiving love.
November 15 – Timeless Tidings of Joy
Candace Cameron Bure, Natasha Bure, Paul Greene
A mother and daughter uncover a magical Christmas clock that changes their holiday—and their relationships—forever.
November 23 – Christmas in Midnight Clear
Alicia Josipovic, Jon McLaren
An unexpected detour leads a traveler to a charming town called Midnight Clear, where she discovers Christmas magic and romance.
October TBA – Christmas by the Spoonful
Jill Wagner, Trevor Donovan
A celebrity chef and a food critic clash over Christmas recipes, only to find they’re the perfect pairing.
December TBA – Home Sweet Christmas Wedding
Candace Cameron Bure, Cameron Mathison
A wedding planner finds herself planning her own Christmas wedding when love sneaks up during the holiday rush.
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Get the full Christmas Movie Schedule Here (click here) – Christmas movies airing this week.
https://countdownuntilchristmas.com/christmas-movie-schedule-1/
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Christmas movie fans, get ready to unwrap some mid-year magic! Great American Christmas in July2025 is back on Great American Family starting Friday, June 27 at 6 p.m. ET, and this year’s celebration is extra special — it marks the start of the countdown to the 5th Anniversary of Great American Christmas, coming this October!
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What to Expect This July
According to Great American Media, this year’s “Christmas in July” programming is more than just cozy classics — it’s a love letter to the fans who adore heartwarming stories rooted in faith, family, and the true spirit of Christmas. With nearly 100 original holiday movies produced in just four years, Great American Family is delivering a joyful mix of favorites, behind-the-scenes peeks, and previews of what’s to come in their milestone 5th anniversary season.
As Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media, puts it: “Great American Christmas in July is more than a mid-year tradition — it’s a joyful celebration of what our viewers love.”
Weekly Marathons to Celebrate the Season (In July!)
Each Saturday (plus a special Fourth of July marathon), fans can snuggle up for themed movie lineups packed with romance, laughter, and heart. Here’s a sneak peek:
- Friday, June 27th: Officially kicks off the season 6pm EST with Once Upon a Christmas Wish, Little Women’s Christmas and Christmas Less Traveled
- Saturday, June 28 – A Royal Christmas Affair
Start the month with elegance and royal romance! Enjoy enchanting favorites like Jingle Bell Princess, A Christmas Castle Proposal, and A Cinderella Christmas Ball. - Thursday, July 4 – Holiday, Honor, and Home
Celebrate Independence Day with military-themed Christmas movies that honor service and sacrifice, including Bringing Christmas Home, My Christmas Hero, and Tails of Christmas. - Saturday, July 5 – Leading Ladies of Christmas
It’s all about the actresses who bring the sparkle! Celebrate Christmas queens like Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Jen Lilley, Lori Loughlin, and many more. - Saturday, July 12 – Holiday Heroes
This one’s for the leading men! Tune in for stories of heart and heroism starring Mario Lopez, Cameron Mathison, Trevor Donovan, and Paul Greene. - Saturday, July 19 – The Ultimate Christmas Checklist
From baking cookies to attending small-town tree lightings, this lineup includes essentials like A Vintage Christmas, A Christmas Less Traveled, and A Kindhearted Christmas. - Saturday, July 26 – Fan Favorites Finale
Viewers have spoken! The final 24-hour marathon will feature top-rated, fan-loved films as chosen by Christmas movie rankings. It’s the perfect sendoff to a festive July!
GAC Family (formerly Great American Country) launched September 2021 under the tagline “Stories Well Told” featuring family-friendly series, original holiday movies and seasonal romcoms that celebrate faith, family and country. The networks holiday lineup “Great American Christmas” premiered the same year. In July of 2022, GAC Media (which concurrently changed its trade name to Great American Media) announced that GAC Family would be slightly rebranded as Great American Family (GAF) on August 20, 2022.
Beginning Oct 12, 2024, Great American Family will once again bring Great American Christmas to your TV’s with a TON of NEW Christmas Movies for 2024. Read More about it here.
2025 Great American Christmas and Christmas in July TV Schedules
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.
Schedule Updated Daily Here
2025 Check back for the full Christmas In July schedule.
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