Schedule of Christmas Hallmark Movies (Starts Tonight!)

Published: by Gretchen on October 16, 2026 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Love cozying up to Hallmark movies during the holidays? Get ready for the Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movies marathon!

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Hallmark Christmas Movies Schedule

The Hallmark Christmas Movies 2026 Schedule has officially been released and it begins tonight, October 16th!

When Do Hallmark Christmas Movies Start?

New movies have already started rolling out!

And since the movies are running all day and night long, don’t forget to set your DVR for your personal favorites. 🙂

Check Out the Hallmark Christmas Movies Schedule

Not only will holiday movies run 24/7 through Christmas Day like usual, but there will also be a countdown to Christmas including lots of premiers every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening at 8PM EST throughout November and December!

Best Christmas Hallmark Christmas Movie Classics to Watch All Season

If you’re looking for a top 25 list of Hallmark movies (with cast listings and brief descriptions) here’s a great place to start.

And here’s another list of 35 favorite Hallmark Christmas movies.

What are the new Christmas Hallmark movies on 2026?

Hallmark is releasing brand-new movies in 2026! Yay!

You can download this PDF and preview all 31 movies on the Hallmark website.

How to Watch Hallmark Christmas Movies

If you already have the Hallmark Channel as part of your cable TV package, you can watch any of the Hallmark Christmas movies via the “Watch Live” link on the Hallmark website (once you log in with your provider information).

You can also add a Hallmark Movie Now package onto a current Amazon Prime account or add the Hallmark Hub package to a current Peacock account for $6 per month (there are 7-day free trials for some of these options).

Whatever you choose, you’ll want to make sure to download the Hallmark Movie Checklist App!