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 has 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 2024.
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2024 Hallmark Christmas News
“Christmas Fa La La Fridays” on the Hallmark Channel is continuing in 2024.
2024 Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie Premieres
New Christmas movies coming to the Hallmark Channel’s 15th Annual Countdown to Christmas Programming Event this holiday season include:
2024 Countdown to Christmas Schedule
PLEASE 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.
Schedule last updated on 4/15/24
Friday, April 5, 2024
- 8:00pm – On the 12th Date of Christmas
- 10:00pm – Three Wise Men and a Baby
Friday, April 12, 2024
- 6:00pm – Christmas in Notting Hill
- 8:00pm – Checkin’ It Twice
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- 8:00pm – The Royal Nanny
Friday, April 19, 2024
- 6:00pm – Cross Country Christmas
- 8:00pm – A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas
Friday, April 26, 2024
- 6:00pm – Christmas at The Plaza
- 8:00pm – A Cozy Christmas Inn
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.
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Put the older Christmas movies on they are better also put some on demand B
Its practically the middle of January, get rid of the christmas movies already, newsflash, christmas is over, this is a new year, and I agree about the golden girls dominating the entire channel, y’all cant get other older sitcoms to show? I like all the older sitcoms, even some of the classics but the channel lineup of like three shows and a bunch of christmas movies is stale
We Hate Christmas in July Movies… WE WANT GOLDEN GIRLS !!! Switch it back please!!!
So tired of the Golden Girls and I have seen every Reba show at least 4 times. You need more sitcoms. I liked Home and Family and getting to meet different stars of your own dramas- which are very good. Please produce more of your dramas and less of the “shown over and over” sitcoms. I have to change the channel. I thank God for Christmas because there are more movies than stupid old shows.
Please play some of the moviesl! Make a list with Descriptions so we can pick some of the older ones thank you so very much
Quickly you have answered…
Get rid of The Golden Girls!!!! I cut off before music starts for their show if I can get to the remote in time.
Please bring back The Golden Girls!!!
Bring back the older Christmas movies- before 2019
Home and family is great Golden Girls also cast members didn,t
all get along anyway goodbye to both
Could we just get Christmas movies all year long? haha
VERY disappointed Hallmark nixed Home & Family!
Instead of getting rid of Home & Family I’d love to see The Golden Girls go away. I change my channel as soon as the sitcom starts each night.
I love the hallmark movies and look forward to Christmas in July. It’s only for a short time and those sitcoms are still playing! I don’t care for Golden girls Reba Frasier so tired of the repeats. So I change the channel. Can’t please everyone. Will they be playing Call me Mrs. Miracle?. Thank you for still keeping Christmas in July.
Thank you too
I wish they were 24/7 like I’m channel.
I agree! I love all of the movies! Great way to escape!
I loved Crashing through the snow. I’m excited about the schedule.
I pay for Hallmark movie now, why are there so many OLD movies and nothing new?
Even the On Demand does not show anything but OLD movies and too many Murder Mystery movies? Love your channels, but I am seriously considering canceling my subscription.
My wife and I love the Christmas movies. I wish they played year round. At least one per night or maybe a 24/7 channel. That would let those who want to see The Golden Girls a place to watch then.
I wish you would play more of the older Hallmark Christmas movies they were more family oriented and better than most of the new ones your airing please put A heavenly Christmas on again and a AShepard for Christmas I have streamed alot of your movies but there are still some missing I also have bought alot on DVD your movies use to be good but now it seems kids are left out of alot of the new specials and the new Mrs.Miracle has to go nothing like Doris Roberts
Deep six every sitcom you have
Please enough with the Golden Girls and Reba, enough already.
I agree – enough with the Golden Girls. I must have seen each episode 20 times or more. Reba I’m okay with, but not for the entire night.
What has happened to yhe Hallmark ch 51 lineup since yesterday. Today may 2 thete ate no movies.. only sitcoms??
Not watching your constant schedule of sitcoms. Very disappointed in the new schedule. I watch all the movies and that’s what i have the station for. Your advertisers must know how poor the ratings are now
Get back to the Christmas and love story movies