What nights do Hallmark's new movies premiere?

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, usually at 8 p.m. Eastern, through December 20.

Will the dates be the same next year?

The networks set new dates each year. The answer here is for Christmas 2026.

When do Christmas movies start on Hallmark and Great American Family?

Q: When do Christmas movies start on Hallmark and Great American Family?

October 10, then October 16. Great American Family started on Saturday, October 10, 2026, and Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas followed on Friday, October 16. New Christmas movies run on Great American Family through December 19 and on Hallmark through December 20.

October 10, then October 16

Great American Family started on Saturday, October 10, 2026, and Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas followed on Friday, October 16. New Christmas movies run on Great American Family through December 19 and on Hallmark through December 20.

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How many new Christmas movies does Hallmark make each year?

What nights do Hallmark's new movies premiere?: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, usually at 8 p.m. Eastern, through December 20.
When do Lifetime's new Christmas movies start?: Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Will the dates be the same next year?: The networks set new dates each year. The answer here is for Christmas 2026.

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