How Many Days Until December 5th? Countdown
There are 96 days until Repeal Day on Saturday, December 5, 2026. December 5 is Repeal Day: the 21st Amendment took effect on 5 December 1933, ending Prohibition. It is also Walt Disney’s birthday (1901) and World Soil Day. The timer counts to December 5 midnight in your timezone.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, December 5 |
| 2027 | Sunday, December 5 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, December 5 |
Add Repeal Day to your calendar
FAQ first
What was repealed on December 5?
National Prohibition, via the 21st Amendment.
Is Repeal Day a holiday?
No.
When is December 5th 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026.
How many days until December 5th
Utah’s ratification put the amendment over the three-quarters threshold. Bars that mark Repeal Day treat it as a drinks-history anniversary, not a federal holiday. The 18th Amendment had banned the manufacture and sale of alcohol from 1920.
| December 5 | Why it matters | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Repeal Day | 21st Amendment, 1933 | US civic anniversary |
| Walt Disney birthday | 1901 | Cultural |
| World Soil Day | UN / FAO | International |
Countdown to December 5th
World Soil Day is a UN FAO date. Disney parks sometimes nod to December 5 for the founder’s birthday, separate from company D23 events.
December 5 2026 is a Saturday. From there to Christmas is 20 days — a useful shipping buffer if that is why you searched.
Why this countdown exists
This countdown exists because “How Many Days Until December 5th” is a real remaining-days search. Repeal Day is the civil date people mean. They count to it for the named observance and for travel, school, and plans that share the same morning. The timer uses midnight in the timezone you pick.