How many days until Coptic Christmas 2027?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 68 days until Coptic Christmas 2027, on Thursday 7 January 2027.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Thursday 7 January 2027.
- Observed in: Egypt and Orthodox communities.
- How the date is set: Coptic Christmas is always 7 January in the Gregorian calendar, which is 29 Kiahk in the Coptic calendar.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Coptic Christmas 2027, on Thursday 7 January 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 68 days, or 9 weeks and 5 days
- 48 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Thursday
When are the next dates for Coptic Christmas?
Coptic Christmas 2027 is on Thursday 7 January 2027, and Coptic Christmas 2028 is on Friday 7 January 2028.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 7 January 2027 | 68 |
| 2028 | Friday 7 January 2028 | 433 |
| 2029 | Sunday 7 January 2029 | 799 |
| 2030 | Monday 7 January 2030 | 1164 |
| 2031 | Tuesday 7 January 2031 | 1529 |
How is the date of Coptic Christmas set?
Coptic Christmas is always 7 January in the Gregorian calendar, which is 29 Kiahk in the Coptic calendar.
Coptic Christmas (عيد الميلاد المجيد) is the Christmas of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Egypt treats 7 January as a national holiday, and Christians and Muslims often celebrate together.
The date follows the Julian calendar used by the church, which is why it falls 13 days after Christmas on 25 December.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Coptic Christmas 2027?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 68 days until Coptic Christmas 2027, on Thursday 7 January 2027. That is 9 weeks and 5 days, with 48 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Coptic Christmas 2027?
- Coptic Christmas 2027 falls on Thursday 7 January 2027. Coptic Christmas is always 7 January in the Gregorian calendar, which is 29 Kiahk in the Coptic calendar.
- When is Coptic Christmas in 2028?
- Coptic Christmas 2028 falls on Friday 7 January 2028.
- Is Coptic Christmas always on the same date?
- Yes. Coptic Christmas is always 7 January in the Gregorian calendar, which is 29 Kiahk in the Coptic calendar. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.