Days Until NFL Kickoff 2026

Countdown to NFL Kickoff on Thursday 3 September 2026.

158

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7

HOURS

22

MINUTES

25

SECONDS

NFL Kickoff 2026 Date Information

Date: 3 September 2026
Day of Week: Thursday
ISO Format: 2026-09-03
UK Format: 03/09/2026
US Format: 09/03/2026
Week of Year: 36
Day of Year: 246

Upcoming NFL Kickoff Dates

2026: Thursday, 3 September
2027: Thursday, 2 September
2028: Thursday, 7 September
2029: Thursday, 6 September
2030: Thursday, 5 September

Time Remaining Breakdown

Total Days Remaining: 158
Total Weeks Remaining: 22
Total Hours Remaining: 3,799
Total Minutes Remaining: 227,962
Total Seconds Remaining: 13,677,745
Business Days Remaining: 114
Weekend Days Remaining: 45

How this countdown is calculated

This countdown calculates the exact difference between the current UTC timestamp and the event timestamp. For this page, the event timestamp is 00:00 on 3 September 2026, the start of the listed event date. Once the event has passed, it automatically rolls forward to the next valid year.

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About NFL Kickoff

NFL Kickoff in 2026 falls on Thursday, 3 September 2026.

NFL Kickoff is observed in many places.

This date is calculated each year using the rule: First Thursday of September.

Planning for NFL Kickoff

Check local opening hours and closures in the week before NFL Kickoff.
Book travel and major reservations early around peak demand dates.
Set reminders for any deadlines that happen shortly before the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days until NFL Kickoff?

The live counter above shows the exact remaining days, hours, minutes, and seconds until NFL Kickoff.

When is NFL Kickoff in 2026?

NFL Kickoff is on Thursday, 3 September 2026.

Does the date of NFL Kickoff change every year?

Yes. This page calculates it each year using the rule: First Thursday of September.

How many weeks until NFL Kickoff?

The time breakdown section includes weeks remaining, along with total days and hours.