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.

How to watch the Hallmark channel without cable?

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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

  • April 24, 2023 at 11:57 PM
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    When will Holly And Ivy air?

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  • December 27, 2022 at 1:13 PM
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    It’s ridiculous to show only Christmas movies starting in October. Totally ridiculous.

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  • December 18, 2022 at 7:15 AM
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    Look up the movie on internet (not under Hallmark). This movie says Saturday, December 24th at 4:00. Sometimes the time is wrong so I scour the days around info given just to make sure of date and time. FYI: the date is usually correct; time varies. Don’t waste time looking under “Hallmark” UNLESS it’s a specific Hallmark schedule.

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  • December 5, 2022 at 7:27 PM
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    Keep missing a cozy Christmas inn when will it air again? Can’t even find to stream

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    • December 17, 2022 at 12:20 PM
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      I’m trying to find 12 scheduled days to Christmas can someone help me

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      • December 22, 2022 at 2:44 PM
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        Are they gonna show dolly parton and lee majors smokey mountain Christmas on any chanel this year I waited for it all year again

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        • December 23, 2022 at 1:43 PM
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          Hi Barbara, unfortunately it is once again NOT on the schedule 🙁

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          • December 29, 2022 at 5:46 PM
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            Hate these mindless stupid plotters movies. They are all so bad! Stop it!

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        • January 16, 2023 at 12:02 AM
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          CMT usually airs that, my cable package does not include CMT, but that’s one of my favorites too so I’ve looked.

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    • December 18, 2022 at 7:07 AM
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      Look up the movie on internet (not under Hallmark). This movie says Saturday, December 24th at 4:00. Sometimes the time is wrong so I scour the days around info given just to make sure of date and time. FYI: the date is usually correct; time varies. Don’t waste time looking under “Hallmark” UNLESS it’s a specific Hallmark schedule.

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  • December 4, 2022 at 4:12 PM
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    I cannot find the movie title that involved the Chicago Chef/Author looking for the “perfect” gingerbread cookie recipe. She posts a contest, and ends up at The Homestead Bakery with Kris, his daughter Abi, and his mother. Can you help? Please! Thank you.

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    • December 18, 2022 at 7:11 AM
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      Is it the Gingerbread Miracle?

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  • November 25, 2022 at 3:47 PM
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    I’d like to be able to search all the times at once a movie is showing,ie., A Royal Corgi Christmas. Is this possible.

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  • November 21, 2022 at 12:13 PM
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    Will Ghosts of Christmas Always rerun sometime in December?
    I’m in it!
    And my mother missed it.

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    • December 2, 2022 at 4:30 PM
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      Hi John, it will re-air on Hallmark December 12th and 14th.

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      • December 3, 2022 at 6:40 AM
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        When are the next 8pm or weekend showings of The Royal Nanny?

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  • November 5, 2022 at 10:09 AM
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    Why is it that most of your Hanukkah movies have to be bought or rented? How do I find them? How about Countdown to Hanukkah since it starts on Dec. 18th well before Christmas? Lots and Lots of Christmas movies shown over and over.

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    • December 4, 2022 at 12:28 PM
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      Are you going to show the night they save Christmas

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  • October 30, 2022 at 11:42 PM
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    Too much too soon. Do you executives not think that some of us are already tired of the same old lame Christmas movies that run for almost 2 months. Give it a freaking rest. I am not trying to be a Karen here but honestly, Halloween isn’t even here yet nor is Thanksgiving here and you are shoving this stuff down our throats.

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    • November 22, 2022 at 6:55 AM
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      Just don’t watch it?

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  • October 29, 2022 at 12:36 PM
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    Love , love , love THE CHRISTMAS CARD … please play more in December … it makes my holiday so much more festive I will pick a day in the early month & put up all my Christmas decor …. 💂🏻‍♂️🎅🏻🤶🏻🎄

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