Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2025: Full Schedule & How to Watch
Hallmark has officially announced the Countdown to Christmas 2025 lineup, and it’s loaded with festive premieres from October through December. We’ve pulled together every single date, time, and title, plus stars and storylines, so you won’t miss a single cozy debut.
Updated: September 17, 2025
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Table of Contents
- Trailer
- Countdown to Christmas 2025 Start Date
- Where to Watch Countdown to Christmas 2025
- Countdown to Christmas 2025 Movies
- Countdown to Christmas 2025 Reality Series
- Countdown to Christmas 2025 Scripted Series
- FAQ
Countdown to Christmas 2025 Preview Trailer
The Countdown to Christmas 2025 trailer gives us a festive sneak peek at what’s coming – and there’s a lot to get excited about. Right off the bat, it mentions Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+, but noticeably leaves out any mention of Hallmark Mystery, where Miracles of Christmas usually lives.
In the quick-cut montage, we catch glimpses of Janel Parrish, a holiday ranch setting, and new seasons of Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas, Baked with Love: Holiday, Finding Mr. Christmas, and Mistletoe Murders. Let the speculation (and the sleigh bells) begin!
When Does Countdown to Christmas 2025 Start?
Countdown to Christmas kicks off on Friday, October 17, 2025 with the Hallmark Channel debut of Mistletoe Murders. The first original holiday movie, A Royal Montana Christmas, premieres Saturday, October 18 at 8/7c.
Where Can I Watch Countdown to Christmas Movies?
- Hallmark Channel (cable) – all new premieres first
- Hallmark+ streaming – all premieres will be available to stream next day
- Without cable – services like FrndlyTV and YouTubeTV carry Hallmark Channel
- Not on Peacock – unlike past years, Countdown to Christmas movies will not be available on Peacock in 2025.
2025 Original Movie Premieres
All premieres air at 8:00 pm ET/PT unless noted.
Saturday, October 18 – A Royal Montana Christmas
Stars: Fiona Gubelmann, Warren Christie
A princess seeking escape spends Christmas at a Montana ranch where she rediscovers joy, family traditions, and an unexpected romance.
Photo: Hallmark Media
Sunday, October 19 – A Christmas Angel Match
Stars: Meghan Ory, Benjamin Ayres
Two angels with very different styles are paired to help a destined couple fall in love—and find their own spark along the way.
Photo: Hallmark Media
Saturday, October 25 – Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!
Stars: Robert Buckley, Kimberley Sustad
After a string of unlucky holidays, a cheerful weatherman heads home for Christmas and gets a second chance at love.
Sunday, October 26 – Cherry Lane Movies (Hallmark Channel Debut)
4pm: Season’s Greeting from Cherry Lane
6pm: Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane
8pm: Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane
Saturday, November 1 – Christmas On Duty
Stars: Janel Parrish, Parker Young
Former rivals are stuck working Christmas duty together on base, and a snowstorm forces them into a holiday-saving mission. Last year’s Finding Mr. Christmas winner, Ezra Moreland, also appears in this movie.
Photo: Hallmark Media
Sunday, November 2 – A Newport Christmas
Stars: Ginna Claire Mason, Wes Brown
A 1905 socialite magically lands in 2025 Newport and falls for a local historian, but must choose between two centuries.
Photo: Hallmark Medai
Saturday, November 8 – Christmas Above the Clouds
Stars: Erin Krakow, Tyler Hynes
A CEO trying to skip Christmas faces her past, present, and future on a long-haul flight—and reconnects with her ex. This is the first time we’ve seen Krakow and Hynes reunite since It Was Always You.
Sunday, November 9 – A Keller Christmas Vacation
Stars: Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh, Eden Sher
Three adult siblings reluctantly reunite for a European Christmas river cruise that becomes the family trip of a lifetime.
Photo: Hallmark Media
Saturday, November 15 – Three Wisest Men
Stars: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin
The Brenner brothers are back—this time juggling babies, big moves, and their final family Christmas in their childhood home.
Sunday, November 16 – Tidings for the Season
Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley, B.J. Britt, Elijah-Justus Lewis
A serious news anchor is inspired by a young fan to highlight heartwarming holiday stories—and finds love along the way.
Saturday, November 22 – Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story
Stars: Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, plus cameos from Buffalo Bills players and legends
Neighbors bonded by Bills Mafia traditions discover a decades-old Christmas secret and the romance that’s been right next door.
Sunday, November 23 – Melt My Heart This Christmas
Stars: Laura Vandervoort, Stephen Huszar
A glassblower’s dream collides with a fair director’s rules, leading to love, betrayal, and a second chance.
Photo: Hallmark Media
Thursday, November 27 (Merry Thanksgiving Weekend)– We Met in December
Stars: Autumn Reeser, Niall Matter
Two strangers share a magical night in a holiday hotel and spend December searching for each other.
Friday, November 28(Merry Thanksgiving Weekend) – The Snow Must Go On (6 pm ET/PT)
Stars: Heather Hemmens, Corey Cott
A former Broadway star directs a small-town Christmas musical, rekindling his love for the stage and for a local teacher.
Friday, November 28 (Merry Thanksgiving Weekend)– The More the Merrier (8 pm ET/PT)
Stars: Rachel Boston, Brendan Penny
Snowed in at a rural hospital on Christmas Eve, two doctors deliver babies and holiday cheer—while falling for each other.
Saturday, November 29 (Merry Thanksgiving Weekend) – An Alpine Holiday (6 pm ET/PT)
Stars: Ashley Williams, Laci Mailey, Julien Samani
Estranged sisters honor their grandmother’s wish with a trip to the French Alps that rekindles family bonds and sparks romance.
Photo: Hallmark Media
Saturday, November 29 (Merry Thanksgiving Weekend) – A Grand Ole Opry Christmas (8 pm ET/PT)
Stars: Nikki DeLoach, Kristoffer Polaha, James Denton, Sharon Lawrence + Grand Ole Opry cameos
A songwriter returns to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, where Christmas magic transports her back in time to reconnect with her late father.
Sunday, November 30 (Merry Thanksgiving Weekend)– The Christmas Cup (6 pm ET/PT)
Stars: Rhiannon Fish, Ben Rosenbaum
A Marine sidelined by injury leads her hometown team in a holiday rivalry game—and finds love on and off the field.
Photo: Hallmark Media
Sunday, November 30 (Merry Thanksgiving Weekend)– Christmas at the Catnip Café (8 pm ET/PT)
Stars: Erin Cahill, Paul Campbell
A marketing exec inherits half a cat café, where fundraising, feline matchmaking, and romance all play leading roles.
Saturday, December 6 – She’s Making a List
Stars: Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker
A “Naughty or Nice” list inspector questions her holiday rules when she falls for the father of her latest case.
Photo: Hallmark Media
Sunday, December 7 – Single on the 25th
Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniel Lissing
A woman determined to spend Christmas single finds herself unexpectedly paired with her happily unattached neighbor.
Saturday, December 13 – A Suite Holiday Romance
Stars: Jessy Schram, Dominic Sherwood
A struggling writer ghosting a memoir finds holiday romance at a New York hotel with a not-so-aristocratic guest.
Photo: Hallmark Media
Sunday, December 14 – Oy to the World!
Stars: Brooke D’Orsay, Jake Epstein
A church and temple share space for Christmas and Hanukkah, bringing together old rivals to create one joyful holiday choir.
Saturday, December 20 – A Make or Break Holiday
Stars: Hunter King, Evan Roderick
A couple on the rocks fakes harmony for their families over Christmas—and rediscovers the love they almost lost.
Sunday, December 21 – The Christmas Baby
Stars: Ali Liebert, Katherine Barrell, Barbara Niven
A surprise baby on their doorstep changes everything for a couple balancing careers, love, and the holiday spirit.
Photo: Hallmark Media
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Countdown to Christmas Reality TV on Hallmark
Monday, October 27 – Finding Mr. Christmas (Season 2)
Jonathan Bennett hosts the holiday talent competition where hopefuls compete for a Hallmark leading role.
Photo: Hallmark Media
Monday, October 27 – Baked With Love: Holiday (Series Premiere)
Tamera Mowry-Housley hosts a heartwarming baking showdown with $50,000 on the line.
Monday, December 22 – Ready, Set, Glow (Hallmark Channel Premiere
Wes Brown hosts this reality series which shares some truly impressive holiday light displays. This series originally aired on Hallmark+ in 2024 and will make its Hallmark channel debut this season.
Hallmark Channel Scripted Series Lineup for Countdown to Christmas 2025
Hallmark fans can look forward to the highly anticipated return of Mistletoe Murders, with Sarah Drew back as Emily Lane. Also new this year is Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas, a star-studded scripted series featuring Mae Whitman, Emmy winner Jane Seymour, and two-time Oscar nominee Mary McDonnell.
Mistletoe Murders
Hallmark Channel announced it will air both Season 1 and Season 2 of Mistletoe Murders back-to-back during Countdown to Christmas 2025. Since the first season originally premiered exclusively on Hallmark+ in 2024, this will be the first chance for many fans without the streaming service to catch up on the series.
Friday, October 17 – Mistletoe Murders (Season 1)
Sarah Drew stars as a Christmas shop owner with a knack for solving small-town mysteries. Two new episodes will air weekly through Friday, October 31.
Listen to Girls Gone Hallmark’s Review of Mistletoe Murders Season One
Friday, November 7 – Mistletoe Murders (Season 2)
More small-town mysteries arrive as secrets from the past come to light. Two new episodes will air Friday nights through November 21.
Photo: Hallmark Media
Friday, December 5 – Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas (Series Premiere)
The Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas follows Kate (Mae Whitman), a textile designer in a quaint English village, who’s signed up for a holiday matchmaking program by her best friend just as her globe-trotting mother (Jane Seymour) unexpectedly returns, turning her love life and family dynamics upside down.
Countdown to Christmas 2025 FAQ
When does Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2025 start?
Countdown to Christmas begins Friday, October 17, 2025 with the series premiere of Mistletoe Murders. The first movie, A Royal Montana Christmas, airs Saturday, October 18 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel.
How many new Hallmark Christmas movies are there in 2025?
Hallmark is premiering 24 original movies (plus three Hallmark Channel debut movies that originally aired on Hallmark+) during Countdown to Christmas 2025, plus several brand-new holiday series.
What channel is Countdown to Christmas on?
All movies and series premiere on Hallmark Channel, with next-day streaming on Hallmark+.
What time do Hallmark Christmas movies air?
Most premieres air at 8:00 pm ET/PT, with a few special movies debuting at 6:00 pm ET/PT.
Can I watch Hallmark Christmas movies without cable?
Yes! Streaming bundles like FrndlyTV and YouTubeTV carry Hallmark Channel. Movies also stream the next day on Hallmark+.
Are Countdown to Christmas movies on Peacock in 2025?
No. Peacock’s streaming deal with Hallmark ended in 2024, so 2025 movies will not be available there.
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