ITV’s Christmas Day TV Line‑Up — What to Expect This Year

Every year, ITV delivers a mix of festive favourites, family entertainment and heartwarming drama for Christmas Day — and 2026 looks set to continue that tradition. While the full schedule hasn’t been confirmed yet, viewers can expect a day packed with familiar faces, laughter and plenty of seasonal sparkle.

🎄 A Day of Festive Viewing

ITV’s Christmas Day programming typically blends classic soaps, celebrity specials and family films. Expect Coronation Street and Emmerdale to feature emotional festive storylines, alongside light‑hearted entertainment and Christmas‑themed game shows.

Once the official schedule is released, we’ll update this guide with exact timings and programme details. You can explore more festive viewing in our Christmas TV hub, where we track every major broadcaster’s Christmas Day line‑up.

🎬 What We Expect to See

Based on previous years, ITV’s Christmas Day could include:

• Morning family films to start the day
• Festive specials from popular shows
• Soap highlights featuring dramatic twists and heartwarming reunions
• Evening entertainment with celebrity guests and music performances

For more festive viewing inspiration, visit Christmas Entertainment and Christmas Specials.

📅 When Will ITV Confirm Its Christmas Day Schedule?

ITV usually announces its Christmas Day line‑up in late November. We’ll update this page as soon as the official schedule is released, including programme times and streaming availability on ITVX.

📺 Where to Watch

All Christmas Day programmes will air on ITV and stream on ITVX, allowing viewers to catch up throughout the festive period. You can also find related box sets and DVDs including Amazon Prime.