Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas

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 Fridays

“Christmas Fridays” on the Hallmark Channel is continuing in 2024.


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 Updates Schedule last updated on 3/25/24

Friday, March 1, 2024

Friday, March 8, 2024

Friday, March 15, 2024

Friday, March 22, 2024

Friday, March 29, 2024

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Friday, April 5, 2024

  • 8:00pm – On the 12th Date of Christmas
  • 10:00pm – Three Wise Men and a Baby

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? We recommend (and use ourselves!) FrndlyTV streaming services. Plans start at $6.99 per month for 40+ channels including both Hallmark channels, Lifetime, Great American Family (GAC), and UPtv. Watch all your favorite holiday programming without expensive cable costs. Sign Up for Frndly TV Now (free 7-day trial with this link, cancel anytime)


Hallmark Channel Christmas Schedule Archives


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142 thoughts on “Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas

  • October 29, 2022 at 11:53 AM
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    When is Starry Night going to be on?

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    • November 8, 2022 at 1:01 PM
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      Enough already. I love Christmas but both Hallmark Channels plus two others is too much. We know how they will end before they start. Please have some mysteries between the Christmas movie marathon.

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  • October 25, 2022 at 7:26 PM
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    So happy to see my favorite Hallmark Christmas movie, A Very Merry Mix-Up, will be showing on October 30th. I keep recording it and somehow (my husband), it keeps getting deleted. LoL 😂

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  • October 25, 2022 at 2:55 PM
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    Please show “The Nine Kittens of Christmas”. That was such cute movie last year!

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  • October 12, 2022 at 2:42 PM
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    are you going to show Magical Christmas Ornaments? I only seen that once and you never showed it again.

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  • September 21, 2022 at 1:26 PM
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    The old Christmas movies are the best. Like Ebbie, and Ms. Scrooge and the old Christmas list etc. The newer movies are good but throw some oldies in there.

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  • September 16, 2022 at 6:31 PM
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    I love the older Christmas movies.
    I had single Santa seeks Mrs Claus and Meet the Santa’s and Matchmaker Santa recorded on DVR but somehow lost them. Would love to see them again and be able to record them again. There are other older Christmas movies I also enjoyed very much.

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    • October 4, 2022 at 5:58 PM
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      I would like to see
      Holiday in handcuffs
      A Christmas visitor

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      • October 20, 2022 at 7:36 PM
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        Holiday in Handcuffs my favorite! I have the DVD!

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  • September 15, 2022 at 10:35 PM
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    Ditch the golden girls. People watch The Hallmark Channel for love and happy endings. The Golden Girls are neither.

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  • September 10, 2022 at 11:23 AM
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    Love the Christmas movies, but would love to see more Scrooge movies… Even the older ones.

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  • June 19, 2022 at 1:13 AM
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    Please don’t take The Golden Girls off during Christmas in July!!!!!!!!!!

    I truly look forward to watching them daily 🙂

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    • June 19, 2022 at 3:47 PM
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      Should show more of the Christmas movies

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      • July 27, 2022 at 6:16 AM
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        I agree, show more christmas movies , even the ones just 10 yrs old. We love the simpler, less Hobby Lobby decor and fake clothes models with a perfect life. Thanks

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    • July 1, 2022 at 9:50 AM
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      me tooooo!!! but we need some christmas in july too! maybe they keep them for the overnight and you can record and watch during the day

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  • June 15, 2022 at 2:01 PM
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    Please bring back Home and Family. That show was always a treat to watch as well as the crafts and recipes they shared. It was fun learning about the stars and their lives.
    Also, there are a lot of us Fall Fest movies. Please add a couple more at least. I love Christmas movies but by the time Christmas season has arrived I am Christmas movie out.

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    • August 9, 2022 at 2:04 AM
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      I love the movie Finding John Christmas. Looked for it all Christmas season last year but it never aired. Please bring this wonderful movie back this year. S

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