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• Hallmark’s Christmas in July begins on July 5

• The month-long TV event features reruns of fan-favorite holiday movies and new premieres

• Four new holiday-themed movies will air consecutively on Saturday nights throughout July

The Hallmark Channel is sprinkling a little holiday magic into the heart of summer with Christmas in July 2025.

The month-long TV event serves up old favorites and new premieres filled with festive lights, cozy romance and plenty of snow, even if it’s blazing hot outside.

After starting in 2012, Hallmark began premiering one new original Christmas movie each July three years later in 2015. This time around, fans are being treated to four new films, starting July 5.

For devoted Hallmark fans, Christmas in July is only the start of what’s to come, including the channel’s Christmas Cruise (which sets sail from Nov. 6–10) and in-person Christmas Experience (which happens every weekend from Nov. 28 to Dec. 21 in Kansas City, Mo.).

Here’s everything to know about Hallmark’s Christmas in July 2025, including how to watch.

What is Hallmark’s Christmas in July?

Christmas in July on Hallmark is an annual programming event that offers audiences a mid-year dose of holiday cheer.

Launched in 2012, this programming tradition has steadily grown into a staple for Hallmark fans who crave Christmas magic even in the heat of July.

Throughout the month, the Hallmark Channel fills its schedule with a mix of brand-new original Christmas movies and reruns of fan favorites from past holiday seasons.

Alongside the movies, Christmas in July typically features special programming, like behind-the-scenes specials or holiday-themed reality shows.

When does Hallmark’s Christmas in July start in 2025?

This year’s Christmas in July officially starts on July 5 with the premiere of Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle at 8 p.m. ET.

The film is one of four new original holiday-themed movies airing consecutively on Saturday nights throughout July.

What is the schedule for Hallmark’s Christmas in July 2025?

While the Hallmark Channel is airing beloved Christmas movie favorites all month long, the network is also premiering its four-movie franchise Unwrapping Christmas. The films originally premiered on Hallmark+ in September 2024, but Christmas in July marks the first time they’ll be shown on TV.

Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle, which stars Natalie Hall, debuts on July 5 at 8 p.m. ET. The film follows Tina, the ambitious owner of a gift-wrapping shop. As the holiday season approaches, Tina is tasked with organizing her town’s annual Christmas Gala, but her plans hit a major snag when the event’s venue faces closure due to a grinch-like estate owner threatening to sell the building.

Unwrapping Christmas: Mia’s Prince, which stars Kathryn Davis, premieres on July 12 at 8 p.m. ET. The holiday flick follows Tina’s accountant, Mia, whose life takes a fairy-tale turn when a handsome local, who uncannily resembles the hero of her favorite book, enters her world unexpectedly. Despite her initial disbelief and the disapproval of his wealthy family, the two forge a genuine connection.

Unwrapping Christmas: Lily’s Destiny, which stars Ashley Newbrough, debuts on July 19 at 8 p.m. ET. This movie follows Tina’s marketing expert, Lily, who believes the universe guides her love life. Though she starts dating a charming realtor, Owen, sparks fly with journalist Sean during an interview. Torn between them, Lily must decide if destiny is leading her toward unexpected love.

Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion, which stars Cindy Busby, premieres on July 26 at 8 p.m. ET. The final film in the Unwrapping Christmas series follows gift-wrapping expert Olivia, who gets snowed in at a remote cabin, only to discover her ex-boyfriend Benjamin is living there. Trapped together by a storm, old sparks re-ignite as they revisit memories and wonder if their second chance at love is meant to be.

Additionally, Christmas at Sea premieres on July 7 at 8 p.m. This all-new, four-part docuseries follows devoted Hallmark superfans aboard the network’s inaugural Christmas Cruise, where they mingle with beloved stars like Jonathan Bennett, Wes Brown, Taylor Cole and Sarah Drew.

What have Hallmark’s stars said about Christmas in July 2025?

During a June 2025 appearance on the Heart in Motion podcast, actress Hall said she loves celebrating Christmas twice a year.

“I’m a fan of all Christmas all year round. I think Christmas is one of the happiest times,” she shared. “I will say, I prefer to film Christmas movies when it’s actually cold.”

Hall’s Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle costar Alec Santos couldn’t agree more.

“We were [filming] in Ottawa, and it was 95 degrees, and I had a leather jacket on,” he recalled to CinemaBlend. “The shop where [the Unwrapping Christmas movies are set], it was so, so hot in there. Every time they yelled cut, there would be people fanning you, or sometimes we would shoot with an ice pack on our back.”

How can I watch Hallmark’s Christmas in July 2025?

Viewers can watch Christmas in July live on the Hallmark Channel and on its streaming service, Hallmark+.

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