The most magical time of the year is almost here, and Hallmark is ready to make spirits bright! This holiday season, Hallmark proudly announces the return of its beloved Countdown to Christmas—the tradition that has become a cozy staple in homes across the country. Beginning this fall, fans can unwrap an enchanting lineup of heartwarming, joyful, and all-new original Christmas movies designed to bring families together, spark romance, and remind us all of the magic of the season.
With twinkling lights, festive stories, and plenty of holiday cheer, Countdown to Christmas 2025 promises to be bigger, merrier, and more magical than ever before. Here is the calendar list for 2025.
October 2025
Sat18
October 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
A Royal Montana Christmas-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Saturday, October 18 Cast: Fiona Gubelmann, Warren Christie Synopsis: A princess looking to decompress before the holidays heads to a Montana ranch and meets a charming guide.
Sun19
October 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
A Christmas Angel Match-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Sunday, October 19 Cast: Meghan Ory, Benjamin Ayres Christmas angels used to working alone to bring “destined soulmates together” over the holidays, are unexpectedly paired; soon, their “clashing styles – and the undeniable spark growing between them – complicate their mission.”
Sat25
October 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Saturday, October 25 Cast: Robert Buckley, Kimberley Sustad A Christmas-loving weatherman has had a tough year; upon returning to his hometown, he bumps into a former teacher who always cheered him on, and his former crush — and things start to look up.
November 2025
Sat1
November 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Christmas on Duty-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Saturday, November 1 Cast: Janel Parrish, Parker Young Longtime rivals, who trained together at the Basic School in Quantico, are forced to work together once again after years of not speaking; and “when a snowstorm prevents all the Christmas presents from being delivered to base, they are forced to team up for a special mission…to
Sun2
November 2 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
A Newport Christmas-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Sunday, November 2 Stars: Ginna Claire Mason, Wes Brown A charitable and spirited Newport socialite in 1905 finds out her father intends for her to become engaged to a man she’s never met at the upcoming Christmas Eve ball; when she wishes for a different life, a man appears — and she somehow time-travels to
Sat8
November 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Christmas Above the Clouds-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Saturday, November 8 Stars: Erin Krakow, Tyler Hynes (the above photo is from their first movie, “It Was Always You”) A workaholic CEO (Krakow) tries to skip Christmas but is haunted by her past, present and future, and forced to confront the choices — and her ex.
Sun9
November 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
A Keller Christmas Vacation-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Sunday, November 9 Stars: Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh, Eden Sher The Keller family, including the parents and their three adult children, decide to take a European river cruise touring the Christmas Markets over the holidays, and each sibling is going through their own life challenge.
Sat15
November 15 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Three Wisest Men-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Saturday, November 15 Stars: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin In the third “Wise Men” movie, Luke (Walker) is expecting twins, Taylor (Hynes) is debating a life-changing job, and Stephan (Campbell) is planning for a wedding — all while their mom is planning to put the family home up for sale.
Sun16
November 16 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Tidings For the Season-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Sunday, November 16 Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley, B.J. Britt, Elijah-Justus Lewis A local newscaster’s life changes when he meets a 10-year-old fan — and his single mother — during the holidays.
Sat22
November 22 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Saturday, November 22 Stars: Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, Joe Pantoliano, Tracy Pollan, Caroline Aron, Steve Schirripa, Patti Murin Cameos: Coach Sean McDermott, Ray Davis, Damar Hamlin, Dion Dawkins, Dawson Knox, Reid Ferguson, DeWayne Carter, Joshua Palmer, Jim Kelly, Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, Scott Norwood, Andre Reed, Chris Brown, Luke Russert Although pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn
Sun23
November 23 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Melt My Heart This Christmas-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Sunday, November 23 Stars: Laura Vandervoort, Stephen Huszar Holly, a passionate glassblower, has big dreams of showcasing her art at the local fair, but keeps getting rejected. So, she jumps at the opportunity to help a legendary glassblower while also helping Jack, the man who oversees the entries. Things get complicated when Holly starts secretly
Sat29
November 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
An Alpine Holiday-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Saturday, November 29 (6 p.m.) Stars: Ashley Williams, Laci Mailey, Julien Samani Two estranged sisters reunite as their grandmother’s last wish to travel to the French Alps for Christmas to recreate her first trip there with their grandfather. While bonding as sisters, they also make room for romance with between one sister and their French
Sat29
November 29 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
A Grand Ole Opry Christmas-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Saturday, November 29 Stars: Nikki Deloach, Kristoffer Polaha, Rob Mayes, Eliza Maher, Luke Benward, Sharon Lawrence, James Denton Cameos: Bill Anderson, Brad Paisley, Dailey & Vincent, Drew Baldridge, Jamey Johnson, Maggie Baugh, Megan Moroney, Mickey Guyton, Pam Tillis, Rhett Akins, Riders in the Sky, Suzy Bogguss, Tigirlily Gold, T Graham Brown The daughter of a
December 2025
Sat6
December 6 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
She’s Making A List-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Saturday, December 6 Stars: Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker Santa and his elves have hired a consulting firm to help name the Naughty or Nice List. When the top inspector, Isabel, has to evaluate a mischievous 11-year-old, she doesn’t expect to fall for his widowed father.
Sat13
December 13 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
A Suite Holiday Romance-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Saturday, December 13 Stars: Jessy Schram, Dominic Sherwood During Christmas week, Sabrina Post jumps at the opportunity to ghostwrite a memoir for a famous art dealer at the iconic Grand Fairbanks Hotel in New York City. The week gets complicated when she meets a handsome British visitor at the hotel bar; she thinks he’s a
Sun14
December 14 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Oy to the World-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Sunday, December 14 Stars: Brooke D’Orsay, Jake Epstein After a water line break at Temple Beth Am, the members search for a place to celebrate Hannukkah, and are welcomed into St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church. With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the same day this year, the St. Joseph’s youth choir
Sat20
December 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
A Make Or Break Holiday-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Saturday, December 20 Stars: Hunter King, Evan Roderick Despite recently going on a break, couple Liv and Daniel had planned to host their families together for Christmas. So, they decide to keep their original plans and pretend to still be together for the holidays.
Sun21
December 21 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
The Christmas Baby-Hallmark Christmas Movie
Sunday, December 21 Stars: Ali Liebert, Katherine Barrell, Barbara Niven “When a baby boy shows up on their doorstep days before Christmas with a note written specially for them, Erin and Kelly must learn how to navigate their new relationship and career dynamics while unexpectedly caring for a newborn.”
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