Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas returns for 2026, its 17th season and still the event that basically invented the modern holiday movie marathon. Below is everything we know so far about the 2026 lineup, the stars, and how to watch, with the full premiere schedule and printable guide dropping here as soon as Hallmark releases them.
2026 Countdown to Christmas Schedule
Here is the full 2026 Countdown to Christmas lineup: 34 original movies, plus the return of Mistletoe Murders and the Hometown Holiday special. All times Eastern and Central. For cast and full details on every title, see our Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026 guide.
| Date | Time | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 8/7c | ‘Tis the Season for Setups |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 8/7c | Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 8/7c | Mr. & Mrs. Christmas |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 8/7c | Winter Wonderlanes |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 8/7c | Forgotten Holiday |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 8/7c | What If Christmas |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 8/7c | Who’s Coming for Christmas? |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 8/7c | Adopting St. Nick |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 8/7c | A Danish Christmas |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 8/7c | Mistletoe Murders (season 3) |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 8/7c | Merry Memories |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 8/7c | Holiday Unplugged |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 8/7c | A Season of Promises |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 8/7c | My Christmas Cowboy |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 8/7c | The Nights Before Christmas |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 8/7c | Mistletoe and Mimosas |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 8/7c | Our Holiday Playbook |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 8/7c | Christmas in Blue Dog Valley |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 8/7c | Double Booked for the Holidays |
| Thu, Nov 26 | 8/7c | Christmas Delivered |
| Fri, Nov 27 | 6/5c | The Christmas Eve Feast |
| Fri, Nov 27 | 8/7c | Return to Santa |
| Sat, Nov 28 | 6/5c | The Most Wonderful Secret |
| Sat, Nov 28 | 8/7c | Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True |
| Sun, Nov 29 | 6/5c | Eight Nights for Love |
| Sun, Nov 29 | 8/7c | Miles to Christmas |
| Fri, Dec 4 | 8/7c | The Snowflake Effect |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 8/7c | A Grand Biltmore Christmas |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 10/9c | The Hallmark Christmas Experience: A Hometown Holiday |
| Sun, Dec 6 | 8/7c | An Angel in My Stocking |
| Fri, Dec 11 | 8/7c | Christmas in Canterbury |
| Sat, Dec 12 | 8/7c | Snow Globe Town |
| Sun, Dec 13 | 8/7c | Noelle Nomads |
| Fri, Dec 18 | 8/7c | Hearts All Aglow |
| Sat, Dec 19 | 8/7c | Barking All the Way |
| Sun, Dec 20 | 8/7c | Save the Date for Christmas |
2026 Countdown to Christmas Movies
Hallmark’s first look gave us six titles to start, sorting into the themes the network is leaning on hardest this year: a first-ever Disney collaboration, real-world landmark settings, and a stack of familiar favorites. We will add premiere dates and more titles as they are confirmed.
- Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, with Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle (Hallmark’s first movie made with Walt Disney World)
- A Grand Biltmore Christmas, with Holland Roden and Niall Matter, plus Andie MacDowell and Jonathan Frakes
- The Nights Before Christmas, with Laci J. Mailey and Tyler Hynes
- Christmas in Blue Dog Valley, with Erin Cahill and Andrew Walker
- Christmas Delivered, with Autumn Reeser and Wes Brown
- My Christmas Cowboy, with Amy Acker and Luke Macfarlane
For the full breakdown of the first six, see our Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026 preview.
Countdown to Christmas Stars
Countdown to Christmas runs on its familiar faces. Click a name to see all of their Christmas movies:
Download the 2026 Countdown to Christmas Guide
The printable 2026 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas schedule and movie guide will be available right here as soon as Hallmark releases it. Bookmark this page and check back soon.
How to Watch Hallmark Channel
What channel is Hallmark Channel? It is carried on most cable and satellite providers (check your local listings for your channel number). Countdown to Christmas movies also stream on Hallmark+ (formerly Hallmark Movies Now), and cord-cutters can find the channel on live-TV streaming services that carry it.
Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026 FAQ
When does Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026 start?
Hallmark has not announced the official start date for the 2026 season yet. It historically kicks off in the last week of October, and we will post the full schedule here as soon as it is released.
What new movies are coming to Hallmark for Christmas 2026?
The first six announced titles are Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, A Grand Biltmore Christmas, The Nights Before Christmas, Christmas in Blue Dog Valley, Christmas Delivered, and My Christmas Cowboy, with many more expected.
How can I watch Hallmark Channel?
On most cable and satellite providers, on live-TV streaming services that carry the channel, and on Hallmark+ for streaming.
Is there a printable Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026 schedule?
Yes. As soon as Hallmark releases the official premiere calendar, the printable guide will be posted right here on this page.
Past Countdown to Christmas Seasons
Hallmark Channels Countdown to Christmas Schedule
From the last weekend in October until January 1st, Hallmark Channel runs the seasonal block called Countdown to Christmas, featuring a mix of holiday movies, specials and holiday-themed original programming. Countdown to Christmas officially began in 2009, while the channel’s first holiday original movie was aired in 2000. Since 2012, the network hasc also held a “Christmas in July” event with airings of previous movies. In February 2019, it was announced that in honor of the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Countdown to Christmas event, the channel would air selections of movies on Friday nights throughout the year. “Christmas Fridays” on Hallmark is continuing in 2025.
Download the 2025 Hallmark Countdown To Christmas Schedule below!
2025 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Schedule
VIEW FULL WEEKLY CHRISTMAS MOVIE SCHEDULE HERE
Hallmark Channel – Countdown to Christmas 2025
October 18 – A Royal Montana Christmas
Fiona Gubelmann, Warren Christie
A European princess escapes to Montana where she discovers a small-town Christmas celebration — and possibly the love of her life.
October 19 – A Christmas Angel Match
Meghan Ory, Benjamin Ayres
Two strangers are matched through an angel tree wish list, leading to unexpected romance and Christmas miracles.
October 25 – Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!
Robert Buckley, Kimberley Sustad
A man returns home for the holidays, determined to make amends with his family, and rediscovers love along the way.
November 1 – Christmas on Duty
Janel Parrish, Parker Young
A first responder’s holiday shift leads to a surprise encounter with a woman who helps him see Christmas in a whole new light.
November 2 – A Newport Christmas
Ginna Claire Mason, Wes Brown
Set against the backdrop of the Newport mansions, an event planner and a local historian bring the town’s Christmas to life.
November 8 – Christmas Above the Clouds
Erin Krakow, Tyler Hynes
A pilot and a grounded traveler team up for a snowy adventure that soars into unexpected romance.
November 9 – A Keller Christmas Vacation
Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh, Eden Sher
The eccentric Keller family sets out on a holiday trip filled with comic misadventures and heartwarming surprises.
November 15 – Three Wisest Men
Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin
Three lifelong friends find themselves navigating love, family, and Christmas traditions that challenge their holiday spirit.
November 16 – Tidings for the Season
Tamera Mowry-Housley, B.J. Britt, Elijah-Justus Lewis
A journalist sent to cover a Christmas story finds herself reconnecting with her past and the magic of the season.
November 22 – Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story
Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario
When a passionate Bills fan meets a player’s brother, sparks fly in a love story tied to football and Christmas traditions.
November 23 – Melt My Heart This Christmas
Laura Vandervoort, Stephen Huszar
Two rivals at a winter ice sculpture competition learn that the coldest ice can lead to the warmest love.
November 27 – We Met in December
Autumn Reeser, Niall Matter
New neighbors make a holiday pact not to fall for each other — until Christmas has other plans.
November 28 (6 pm) – The Snow Must Go On
Heather Hemmens, Corey Cott
When a Christmas play faces cancellation, a determined director and a reluctant actor step in to save the show.
November 28 (8 pm) – The More the Merrier
Rachel Boston, Brendan Penny
Two families are unexpectedly snowed in together, discovering laughter, love, and new traditions.
November 29 (6 pm) – An Alpine Holiday
Ashley Williams, Laci Mailey, Julien Samani
A ski-lodge Christmas getaway brings romance and healing for two women navigating life changes.
November 29 (8 pm) – A Grand Ole Opry Christmas
Nikki DeLoach, Kristoffer Polaha, James Denton, Sharon Lawrence
Set at the Grand Ole Opry, this festive musical romance celebrates music, family, and Nashville Christmas traditions.
November 30 (6 pm) – The Christmas Cup
Rhiannon Fish, Ben Rosenbaum
A small-town hockey tournament rekindles holiday spirit — and sparks — between a coach and his childhood friend.
November 30 (8 pm) – Christmas at the Catnip Café
Erin Cahill, Paul Campbell
A café owner and a writer bond over kittens, coffee, and second chances at Christmas.
December 6 – She’s Making a List
Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker
An ambitious woman’s Christmas wish list unexpectedly brings her back to a man from her past.
December 7 – Single on the 25th
Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniel Lissing
Tired of holiday questions about her love life, a woman invents a boyfriend — until the real thing comes along.
December 13 – A Suite Holiday Romance
Jessy Schram, Dominic Sherwood
A hotel manager and a guest bond over Christmas festivities in a luxurious winter setting.
December 14 – Oy to the World!
Brooke D’Orsay, Jake Epstein
A Jewish man and a Christmas-obsessed woman discover the joy of blending holiday traditions.
December 20 – A Make or Break Holiday
Hunter King, Evan Roderick
Exes forced to team up for a holiday contest rediscover the spark that first brought them together.
December 21 – The Christmas Baby
Ali Liebert, Katherine Barrell, Barbara Niven
An unexpected Christmas delivery brings three generations of women together in a heartwarming holiday story.
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| Time (ET) | Network | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | ||
| 5:00 AM | Hallmark | Once Upon a Holiday |
| 7:00 AM | Hallmark | Christmas Under Wraps |
| 9:00 AM | Hallmark | Five Star Christmas |
| 11:00 AM | Hallmark | Christmas Under the Stars |
| 1:00 PM | Hallmark | The Christmas Secret |
| 3:00 PM | Hallmark | A Very Merry Mix-Up |
| 5:00 PM | Hallmark | A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe |
| 7:00 PM | Hallmark | 'Tis the Season for Setups |
| 9:00 PM | Hallmark | Mystery on Mistletoe Lane |
| 11:00 PM | Hallmark | Miracle in Bethlehem, PA |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | ||
| 1:00 AM | Hallmark | Following Yonder Star |
| 3:00 AM | Hallmark | Christmas Town |
| 5:00 AM | Hallmark | Where Are You, Christmas? |
| 7:00 AM | Hallmark | Next Stop, Christmas |
| 9:00 AM | Hallmark | 'Twas the Date Before Christmas |
| 11:00 AM | Hallmark | Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! |
| 1:00 PM | Hallmark | Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story |
| 3:00 PM | Hallmark | Holiday Crashers |
| 5:00 PM | Hallmark | 'Tis the Season for Setups |
| 7:00 PM | Hallmark | Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story |
| 9:00 PM | Hallmark | Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story |
| 11:00 PM | Hallmark | Christmas at the Catnip Café |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | ||
| 1:00 AM | Hallmark | Christmas Island |
| 3:00 AM | Hallmark | Christmas CEO |
| 5:00 AM | Hallmark | A Novel Noel |
| 7:00 AM | Hallmark | In Merry Measure |
| 9:00 AM | Hallmark | The Sweetest Christmas |
| 11:00 AM | Hallmark | Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas |
| 1:00 PM | Hallmark | A Little Christmas Charm |
| 3:00 PM | Hallmark | Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe |
| 5:00 PM | Hallmark | Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story |
| 7:00 PM | Hallmark | Mr. & Mrs. Christmas |
| 9:00 PM | Hallmark | The More the Merrier |
| 11:00 PM | Hallmark | A Suite Holiday Romance |
What channel is Hallmark Channel?
- DirecTV – Channel 312
- DISH Network – Channel 185
- Roku – Hallmark TV App (subscription required)
- Xfinity – Channel 137
Available on most cable networks. Check with your local provider for channel.
How to watch Hallmark without cable? Countdown to Christmas movies stream on Hallmark+ (formerly Hallmark Movies Now), and Hallmark Channel is carried on most live-TV streaming services that offer it.
2025 Hallmark Channel Christmas In July Movie Premieres
New Christmas movies coming to the Hallmark Channel’s 15th Annual Countdown to Christmas Programming Event this holiday season include:
