As summer temperatures soar, the Hallmark Channel is inviting viewers to chill out with its much-loved Christmas in July celebration.
This year, the beloved network promises a spectacular lineup of frosty festivities set for July 2026. Highlights include the exciting second season debut of the reality show Christmas at Sea, alongside four brand-new original films. Additionally, the channel is bringing back cherished holiday classics, airing repeat showings from now until July 31. For a complete viewing guide, fans can visit HallmarkChannel.com.
Curious to know more about Hallmark’s upcoming 2026 Christmas in July premiere movies? Read on for all the festive details.
‘Christmas Under Construction’
In one of the featured films, When Calls the Heart alum Daniel Lissing teams up with Jessica Lowndes for a story centered on love and renovation. They portray Chelsea and Jake (Adam Hurtig), the faces behind Renovation Romance, a home improvement show with a romantic twist. For their live Christmas special, the duo takes on the challenge of refurbishing a charming cabin in New Hampshire, partnering with newcomers Cooper (Lissing) and Janice (Samantha Kendrick). However, tensions rise off-camera as Chelsea and Jake’s personal relationship starts crumbling. As renovations progress, Chelsea begins to see a disparity in their life’s goals, forcing both to confront whether their romance can endure or if it’s time for new beginnings.
Christmas Under Construction airs Saturday, July 4, 8 p.m. ET/PT.
‘O Little Christmas Market’
Olivia (Katherine Barrell) is a gifted miniature artist who has devoted her heart to the town’s Christmas market, a tradition started by her late father. When a corporate developer plans to tear it down, she risks losing her treasured legacy. Meanwhile, after a chance meeting, she feels a spark with Grayson (Stephen Huszar), a talented yet unfulfilled architect. But their bond is tested when Olivia discovers his firm is behind the buyout. She rallies the community to save the market while her romance with Grayson blossoms. Together, they must find a way to merge their dreams and save the market.
O Little Christmas Market airs Saturday, July 11, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
‘Snowbound For The Holidays’
Cassidy Evergreen (Vanessa Lengies) wants to prove she’s ready to level up her career at her family’s boutique hotel company. So, her mother – and boss – Joanne (Kathryn Greenwood,) sends her to Ridgeford Valley to evaluate the future of the charming but struggling Linden Lodge. There, she meets Trey Sanderson (Marcus Rosner), the lodge’s devoted co-owner who is doing everything he can to preserve it, including keeping the lodge’s beloved holiday traditions alive. As Cassidy becomes part of the festivities, she begins to discover the magic that makes Linden Lodge so special.
Snowbound For The Holidays airs Saturday, July 18, 8 p.m. ET/PT.
‘Love Under The Mistletoe’
Interior designer Grace (Jen Lilley), who runs a business with her best friend and her brother in the quaint town of Ivy Glen, is too busy for a real relationship. Then, Ryan (Nick Bateman), a successful New York City financial advisor and Grace’s former high school crush, returns home with plans to sell his grandmother’s historic home. The mayor convinces him to revive the beloved Ribbons & Bows charity fundraiser and brings Grace on board to help. Working side by side, Grace and Ryan reminisce, and feelings they once shared slowly resurface. But will this yuletide reunion lead to love under the mistletoe?
Love Under The Mistletoe airs Saturday, July 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
All movies stream the next day on Hallmark+.
‘Christmas At Sea’ Season 2
Hallmark superfans return to the high seas for another Christmas cruise. They’ll meet their favorite stars while enjoying holiday cheer and unforgettable moments as they sail to Cozumel, Mexico. Season 2 of this unscripted series features Benjamin Ayres, Jonathan Bennett, Rachel Boston, B.J. Britt, Wes Brown, Erin Cahill, Paul Campbell, Taylor Cole, Nikki DeLoach, Heather Hemmens, Tyler Hynes, Ginna Claire Mason, Brendan Penny, Kimberley Sustad, Andrew Walker, and Ashley Williams.
Christmas At Sea Season 2 is available to stream Wednesday, July 1 on Hallmark+.
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