Every TV Holiday Special Airing in 2024 by Network
The holiday season is upon Us on and off the screen.
ABC, NBC, CBS and more networks have shared their upcoming programming and there's plenty for fans to choose from. Before Wicked is released in theaters, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are previewing the highly-anticipated movie with a TV special. Over at Freeform, there is never a dull moment with daily festive films and premieres.
There are even holiday-themed episodes for TV shows such as Ghosts, Abbott Elementary and more. For those looking for nostalgia, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and more movies are set to air multiple times throughout December.
Keep scrolling for a guide to the holiday programming for 2024:
Midseason 2025 TV Schedule: See When ‘NCIS: Origins’ Returns, ‘Shifting Gears’ Premieres and More
Tuesday, November 19
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked: 10 p.m. on NBC
Thursday, November 21
Nugget Is Dead? A Christmas Story: 8 p.m. on CBS
Friday, November 22
All-American Christmas Tree Lighting: 5 p.m. on Fox
Wednesday, November 27
Countdown to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: 8 p.m. on NBC
Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving: 9 p.m. on NBC
The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20: 9 p.m. on ABC
Thursday, November 28
98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: 8:30 a.m. on NBC
National Dog Show Presented by Purina: 12 p.m. on NBC
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Mary Poppins: 8 p.m. on ABC
Saturday, November 30
Reindeer in Here: 8 p.m. on CBS
Sunday, December 1
Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You: 10:30 a.m. on Freeform
America's Funniest Home Video’s Wreck the Halls: 35 Years of Holiday Hijinks: 7 p.m. on ABC
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular: 8 p.m. on ABC
Monday, December 2
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: 8 p.m. on ABC
Press Your Luck: Holiday Extravaganza III: 9 p.m. on ABC
Tuesday, December 3
CMA Country Christmas: 8 p.m. on ABC
Abbott Elementary: 8 p.m. on ABC
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town: 9 p.m. on ABC
Celebrity Family Feud: 9:02 p.m. on ABC
Wednesday, December 4
Christmas in Rockefeller Center: 8 p.m. on NBC
Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular: 10 p.m. on NBC
Thursday, December 5
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: 8 p.m. on NBC
The Great Christmas Light Fight: 8 p.m. on ABC
Frosty the Snowman: 8:30 p.m. on NBC
Matlock Holiday Episode: 9 p.m. on CBS
Elsbeth Christmas Episode: 10 p.m. on CBS
Friday, December 6
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: 8 p.m. on NBC
Sunday, December 8
The Equalizer Christmas Episode: 8:30 p.m. on CBS
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Lion King: 8:31 p.m. on ABC
Dashing Through the Snow: 9:55 p.m. on Freeform
Santa’s Little Helper: 12 a.m. on Freeform
Tuesday, December 10
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure: 8 p.m. on ABC
Toy Story That Time Forgot: 8:30 p.m. on ABC
Disney Prep & Landing: 9 p.m. on ABC
Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice: 9:30 p.m. on ABC
Wednesday, December 11
Shrek the Halls: 8:30 p.m. on NBC
A Motown Christmas: 9 p.m. on NBC
Thursday, December 12
The Great Christmas Light Fight: 8 p.m. on ABC
Friday, December 13
Shark Tank: 8 p.m. on ABC
Sunday, December 15
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Sound of Music: 7 p.m. on ABC
An Evening With Dua Lipa: 8:30 p.m. on CBS
Monday, December 16
Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry: 8 p.m. on NBC
NCIS Christmas Episode: 9 p.m. on CBS
Wednesday, December 18
HeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024: 8 p.m. on ABC
A Saturday Night Live Christmas: 9 p.m. on NBC
Thursday, December 19
The Great Christmas Light Fight: 8 p.m. on ABC
Ghosts: A One-Hour Ghostmas Special: 8 p.m. on CBS
Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas: 9 p.m. on CBS
Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas: 10 p.m. on NBC
Friday, December 20
National Christmas Tree Lighting: 8 p.m. on CBS
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays: 9 p.m. on CBS
Sunday, December 22
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Santa Clause: 8 p.m. on ABC
The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors: 8:30 p.m. on CBS
Tuesday, December 24
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Home Alone: 8 p.m. on ABC
It’s a Wonderful Life: 8 p.m. on NBC
The Price Is Right at Night Holiday Episode: 8 p.m. on CBS
Christmas Eve Mass: 11:30 p.m. on NBC
Wednesday, December 25
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade: 10 a.m. on ABC
NBA Christmas Special: 12 p.m. on ABC
NBA Countdown: 7:30 p.m. on ABC
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: 8:30 p.m. on NBC
Thursday, December 26
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas: 9 p.m. on NBC
The Year: 2024: 9 p.m. on ABC
Friday, December 27
The Greatest Home Videos: Holiday Edition (Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer): 8 p.m. on CBS
Grammy Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs: 9 p.m. on CBS
Sunday, December 29
Grammy Greats: The Most Memorable Moments: 9 p.m. on CBS
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Frozen: 7 p.m. on ABC
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Frozen 2: 9 p.m. on ABC
Tuesday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash: 8 p.m. on CBS
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025: ABC
Monday, January 1
135th Rose Parade Presented by Honda: 11 a.m. on NBC
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 8 p.m. on ABC
Solve the daily Crossword
