Christmas & New Year Countdown — Create Your Holiday Timer Free
Create a Christmas countdown or New Year countdown in seconds. Share with family and friends and build the holiday excitement together from anywhere in the world.
Christmas Countdown vs New Year Countdown
Two of the world most celebrated moments — both deserving their own countdown page.
| Feature | Christmas Countdown | New Year Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Best shared with | Family, kids, close friends | Friends, colleagues, whole network |
| Typical additions | Wish list, family photo, carol video | Fireworks video, resolution list |
| Time zone magic | Grandparents worldwide see it right | Countdown to midnight in every zone |
| Excitement level | 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 | 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 |
Create Your Holiday Countdown in 3 Steps
Takes less than a minute. No account needed.
Choose Christmas or New Year
Set December 25 for Christmas or December 31 for New Year. Or pick any holiday date you celebrate.
Add Holiday Cheer
Upload a family photo, festive video or write a warm holiday message for everyone who opens the link.
Share the Joy
Send the link via WhatsApp, Facebook, email or any messaging app. It works on every device.
Perfect Holiday Countdown Ideas
Make the festive season even more special for everyone around you.
Family Christmas Countdown
Share the countdown with your whole family. Kids can check it every morning to see how many sleeps until Santa arrives.
Office Christmas Party
Build anticipation for the work Christmas party. Share with colleagues and watch the excitement in the office grow.
New Year Party Countdown
Create a countdown page for your New Year celebration. Add the venue details and share with all your guests.
Long-Distance Holiday Wishes
Share a personalised Christmas countdown with family abroad so you can all celebrate together from a distance.
Holiday Sales Countdown
Running a Christmas sale? A countdown page adds urgency and drives customers to act before the deal expires.
New Year Resolution Countdown
Create a countdown to January 1 and add your resolutions. Share it to keep yourself and friends accountable.
Holiday Countdown FAQ
How do I create a Christmas countdown?
Open ItWillBe.com, set December 25 as the date, give it a festive title and optionally add a family photo or short holiday video. You get a unique Christmas countdown link you can send to family, post on social media or share in a group chat. Takes about a minute and works beautifully on any device.
How do I create a New Year countdown?
Same process — enter December 31 as your date, set the time to midnight, write a New Year message if you like and share the link. People use it for parties, group chats and social posts. A fun way to build excitement in the days and hours before midnight.
Is the holiday countdown free?
Yes, 100% free. No registration, no credit card, no catch. You can create separate Christmas countdowns for your family, your colleagues and your friends, all completely free. The more the merrier — it is the holidays after all.
Will the New Year countdown count to midnight in each person local time zone?
Yes. When someone opens your New Year countdown link, the timer automatically adjusts to their local time zone. So if you share it with friends in different countries, each person sees the countdown to their own midnight — accurate and personal for everyone.
Can I add Christmas photos or a festive video to my countdown page?
Absolutely. Upload family photos, a festive image or embed a holiday video — a carol, a Christmas clip or a heartfelt message for your loved ones. Adding something personal makes the countdown feel warm and special, especially when you share it with family who might be far away this year.
Can I share my Christmas or New Year countdown on social media?
Yes, easily. Your holiday countdown has its own unique URL you can post on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or share via WhatsApp and Telegram. Post it in your family group chat and you will find people checking it every day as the holidays get closer.
Create Your Christmas or New Year Countdown Now
The holidays are coming. Start counting down and share the festive excitement with everyone you love.
