Hallmark Christmas Movies 2026 brings another season of holiday romance, family traditions, small-town celebrations, and unexpected Christmas surprises. This year’s Countdown to Christmas lineup features new original movies filled with familiar Hallmark faces, festive settings, and stories about finding love and rediscovering the meaning of the season. Whether you’re looking for a cozy Christmas romance or a heartwarming family story, our Hallmark Christmas Movies 2026 list will help you discover what’s new, who’s starring, and which holiday movies deserve a place on your Christmas watchlist.
’Tis the Season for Setups (2026) – A single mother and party planner arrives at a ski resort to organize a Christmas celebration. When she clashes with the owner’s son, the two decide to play matchmaker for their parents, only to discover an unexpected romance of their own. Starring Amanda Schull, Victor Webster, Barbara Niven, and John B. Lowe.
Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story (2026) – A freelance reporter returns to Chicago for Christmas and finds herself covering the story of a devoted Chicago Bears fan attending her 500th game. With help from the woman’s firefighter grandson, she discovers the city’s football traditions and an unexpected holiday romance. Starring Lyndsy Fonseca, Robert Buckley, Marsha Mason, Barbara Alyn Woods, and Khary Payton.
Mr. & Mrs. Christmas (2026) – A single father moves to a new town with his children and takes charge of reviving the local Christmas market. Working alongside a practical accountant, he learns that creating new holiday traditions may be just as important as preserving old ones. Starring Brendan Penny and Pascale Hutton.
Winter Wonderlanes (2026) – A traveling restaurateur returns home for the holidays and discovers that her late grandfather’s beloved bowling alley is about to be sold. Determined to give it one final Christmas celebration, she revives a youth bowling tournament with help from her former high school sweetheart. Starring Ashley Newbrough and Franco Lo Presti.
Forgotten Holiday (2026) – After a rejected Christmas proposal, a heartbroken man suffers a car accident that erases his memories of the past year, including his relationship. His former girlfriend agrees to help restore his memory by recreating their romance and rediscovering the Christmas traditions they once shared. Starring Janel Parrish and Daniel Lissing.
What If Christmas (2026) – After years of supporting her husband’s medical career, Erin begins regretting her decision to abandon her dreams of becoming a fashion designer. When a mysterious Christmas ornament transports her into an alternate reality where she is a famous designer, she discovers that achieving her dreams comes with unexpected sacrifices. Starring Lori Loughlin and Tom Cavanagh.
Who’s Coming for Christmas? (2026) – After moving to a new town, Julie plans to honor her late grandmother by hosting Christmas Eve dinner for eight guests, even though she has no idea who will attend. As she befriends a neighbor and his young daughter, unexpected circumstances and a little Christmas magic may help fill every seat at her holiday table. Starring Rhiannon Fish, Jake Foy, and Mila Morgan.
Adopting St. Nick (2026) – A busy single mother and hardware store owner becomes involved in a retirement community’s Christmas Companions program when her daughter is paired with an elderly resident who looks remarkably like Santa Claus. While helping save the community’s holiday project, she develops a connection with the center’s traveling director and discovers the importance of family and belonging. Starring Amy Groening and Michael Rady.
A Danish Christmas (2026) – A Chicago hotel executive returns to Copenhagen to help at her family’s inn during the holidays. When she mistakes a guest for an influential travel writer, she arranges an elaborate Christmas experience in hopes of saving the family business. Her carefully planned holiday takes an unexpected romantic turn as the two grow closer. Starring Emilie Ullerup and Corey Sevier.
Merry Memories (2026) – A practical accountant helps care for her young nephew while his mother is deployed overseas during Christmas. When the boy is assigned to create a holiday scrapbook for his mother, she reluctantly accepts help from his imaginative substitute teacher. Their efforts to capture Christmas memories lead to unexpected adventures and a growing romance. Starring Lindura and Brendan Morgan.
Holiday Unplugged (2026) – A widowed art teacher raising two children decides to try dating again after ten years. When a computer problem threatens to erase treasured family videos of her late husband, she declares a screen-free Christmas while secretly searching for the original recordings. With help from a former colleague, she discovers that making new holiday memories can be just as meaningful as preserving old ones. Starring Nikki DeLoach and Juan Pablo Di Pace.
A Season of Promises (2026) – Two estranged sisters reunite when their widowed father suffers a health scare. Hoping to bring happiness back into his life, they set aside their differences and decide to find him a new romance before Christmas. Their holiday matchmaking plans lead both sisters to unexpected discoveries about family, forgiveness, and love. Starring Brooke D’Orsay, Ali Liebert, and James Denton.
My Christmas Cowboy (2026) – A small-town Texas news producer finds herself reunited with a former college crush who has become a famous television personality. When he returns home after a career setback, the two reluctantly work together to prepare him to host a Christmas event at her family’s ranch. Between horseback riding lessons and holiday celebrations, old feelings begin to resurface. Starring Amy Acker, Luke Macfarlane, and Sara Canning.
The Nights Before Christmas (2026) – A man whose life has fallen into a rut makes a Christmas Eve wish for more time. When he wakes up to discover that Christmas Eve is repeating itself, he begins using the extra days to explore new interests and appreciate the world around him. Everything changes when he falls for a journalist who cannot remember him each time the day begins again. Starring Tyler Hynes and Laci J Mailey.
Mistletoe and Mimosas (2026) – A successful Manhattan business consultant inherits her late uncle’s Christmas-themed bar in upstate New York. Facing mounting debts and competition from a trendy nightclub, she challenges its handsome manager to a series of holiday contests inspired by the Twelve Days of Christmas. As their business rivalry heats up, an unexpected romance threatens to change both their plans. Starring Tamera Mowry-Housley, Kristoffer Polaha, and Jennifer Robertson.
Our Holiday Playbook (2026) – Lexi Bell returns home for Christmas and finds herself caught up in her family’s annual flag football rivalry. Hoping to end their losing streak, she makes a deal with Eddie, a former football star turned teacher. He agrees to pretend to be her boyfriend so he can join the family team, while Lexi helps him compete against his brother in a holiday baking contest. As Christmas approaches, their pretend romance begins to develop into something real. Starring Taylor Cole and Charles Michael Davis.
Christmas in Blue Dog Valley (2026) – Hollywood veterinarian Goldie MacKenzie leaves her career working on movie sets to purchase a small-town veterinary clinic. Arriving just before Christmas, she discovers that winning over the residents of Blue Dog Valley will be harder than expected. With help from Cohen, the former owner’s son, and a mysterious dog she names Blue, Goldie begins finding her place in the community and an unexpected holiday romance. Starring Erin Cahill and Andrew Walker.
Double Booked for the Holidays (2026) – Identical twin sisters Abigail and Charlie travel to Wales for their first Christmas since losing their mother. While managing a charming bookshop in Hay-on-Wye, Abigail befriends a local barista who shares her love of romantic novels, while Charlie becomes acquainted with a handsome aristocrat. A series of mistaken identities, mysterious Christmas gifts, and preparations for a grand holiday ball lead both sisters toward unexpected romance. Starring Rachael Leigh Cook, Owain Yeoman, and Stephen Hagan.
Christmas Delivered (2026) – Kimberly Carr travels to Canada to spend a peaceful Christmas at her grandmother’s farmhouse. Her plans change when she meets Ben Chambers, the enthusiastic owner of a Christmas tree farm who has launched a holiday tree delivery app. When technical problems threaten his business, Kimberly puts her computer skills to work helping him deliver trees throughout town. Their holiday partnership soon leads to an unexpected romance. Starring Autumn Reeser and Wes Brown.
Eight Nights for Love (2026) – Hannah, an employee at a New York auction house, looks forward to celebrating Hanukkah with her longtime friend Ethan. Her holiday takes an unusual turn when a mysterious woman gives her an antique menorah that allows her to revisit moments from her past. As Hannah experiences memories from different periods of her life, she begins to reconsider her career, her future, and her feelings for Ethan. Starring Hunter King and Dan Jeannotte.
The Christmas Eve Feast (2026) – Silvy returns home to Boston for Christmas to help prepare her family’s traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes while her grandmother recovers from an injury. Taking charge of the elaborate holiday meal brings its share of challenges, especially when Ethan, a local photographer, arrives to document the celebration. As they work together, Silvy discovers that family traditions can also lead to unexpected romance. Starring Daniella Monet and Kevin McGarry.
Return to Santa (2026) – As a child, Jake wrote Santa Claus a letter filled with his most imaginative Christmas wishes, but the letter was lost at the North Pole. Decades later, Santa discovers the forgotten list and decides to grant every wish. Now an adult with a carefully organized life, Jake finds himself dealing with the unexpected consequences of his childhood dreams. With help from Julie, his recently returned childhood best friend, he tries to manage the Christmas chaos while rediscovering the magic of the season. Starring Paul Campbell and Rachel Boston.
The Most Wonderful Secret (2026) – Every Christmas, a small town honors a beloved former teacher through a mysterious holiday scavenger hunt known as Secret Norma. When Vanessa, an exhausted art teacher visiting her widowed brother and young niece, becomes the latest recipient, she finds herself drawn into the town’s unusual Christmas tradition. While helping organize a holiday block party, she meets Spencer, a handsome electrician with a personal connection to the Secret Norma tradition. Starring Tammin Sursok and Peter Porte.
Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True (2026) – Lindsey travels to Walt Disney World with her extended family for a magical Christmas vacation. Her holiday plans take an unexpected turn when she discovers that Philip, a man with whom she recently had a disastrous first date, is staying in the room next door. As their families enjoy the attractions and Christmas festivities, Lindsey and Philip repeatedly cross paths and begin to reconsider their first impressions. A holiday wish made at Cinderella Fountain may provide a little extra Christmas magic. Starring Lacey Chabert, Travis Van Winkle, Richard Kind, and Christy Carlson Romano.
A Grand Biltmore Christmas (2026) – In 1895, young Elizabeth meets a mysterious boy named Michael during the first Christmas celebration at North Carolina’s magnificent Biltmore House. Twenty years later, Elizabeth unexpectedly encounters Michael again at a Christmas gala, only to discover that he comes from the modern world. A magical hourglass transports her into the twenty-first century, where the two must find a way to return her to 1915. As Elizabeth experiences a modern Christmas, she begins questioning the future that has already been planned for her. Starring Holland Roden, Niall Matter, Andie MacDowell, Jonathan Frakes, and Rachel Boston.
Christmas in Canterbury (2026) – Rose travels to Canterbury, England, to spend Christmas with her childhood friend Asha. When Asha must rest during the final weeks of her pregnancy, Rose unexpectedly takes over as the director of a girls’ choir. Her modern approach clashes with Harrison, the traditional director of the boys’ choir, particularly when she questions why only the boys perform at Canterbury Cathedral’s annual Christmas Eve concert. A friendly competition between the choirs soon develops into an unexpected holiday romance. Starring Jessy Schram and Will Kemp.
Save the Date for Christmas (2026) – Longtime friends Susie and Alec have grown tired of attending weddings and searching for romance. After agreeing to take a break from both, their plans are interrupted when Susie’s sister announces a last-minute Christmas wedding. Alec agrees to accompany Susie, hoping they can survive the festivities without becoming targets of family matchmaking. As they help prepare for the celebration, both begin reconsidering their ideas about love, relationships, and finding the right person. Starring Italia Ricci and Jonathan Bennett.
🎁 Wrapping Up the Hallmark Christmas Movies List
From small-town romances to royal Christmas surprises, Hallmark has created a cinematic tradition that brings joy to millions every winter. This Hallmark Christmas Movies List continues to grow each year, reminding viewers that kindness, love, and hope are the true gifts of the season. Whether you’re catching up on old favorites or discovering the newest premieres, there’s always another cozy story waiting to light up your holidays.
