The Nights Before Christmas Cast and Premiere Date
Quick answer: Tyler Hynes and Laci J Mailey star in The Nights Before Christmas, which premieres Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel. Hallmark and press reports say it streams on Hallmark+ the next day, Sunday, Nov. 15.
It lands the night after My Christmas Cowboy in Countdown to Christmas 2026. Below: who plays whom, what the story is, whether a filming location has been confirmed, and when to watch.
Who stars in The Nights Before Christmas?
Hallmark's movie page and its separate cast page both name the same two leads, and each lists a character name next to the actor. Neither page lists a supporting cast, a director or a writer yet, so we haven't either.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tyler Hynes | Marty |
| Laci J Mailey | Chloe |
What is The Nights Before Christmas about?
Marty's life has hit a rut, and one Christmas Eve he wishes for more time. He gets it in an odd way: the next morning it is Christmas Eve again. After the confusion fades, he starts using the repeating day, learning an instrument, picking up languages and reading book after book, and he notices parts of New York City he used to walk past.
Then he meets Chloe, a journalist who has just lost her job and is having a rough day. The catch is that each morning she has no memory of him. Marty sets out to win her over, and to work out what it takes to get to Christmas Day. We won't say how it ends.
Where was The Nights Before Christmas filmed?
Hallmark hasn't said where it was shot. The network's pages don't name a filming location, and we didn't find a second outlet that does. The story itself is set in New York City, which is as far as the sources go. We'll add a location once the network or a local outlet confirms one.
When does The Nights Before Christmas air, and where can you stream it?
| Date | Eastern | Central | Airing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Nov. 14 | 8 p.m. | 7 p.m. | Premiere |
The premiere time is from Hallmark Channel's page for the movie, checked Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 10:15 a.m. ET, and matches CinemaBlend's and Entertainment Now's reports. Hallmark hadn't posted encore times we could confirm from a second outlet, so we're not listing any yet, and dates can still move.
Hallmark+ is on demand only and has no live channel. To watch the Saturday broadcast you need Hallmark Channel through cable, satellite or a live TV streaming package.
FAQ
What time does The Nights Before Christmas start?
8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific, 7 p.m. Central, on Saturday, Nov. 14. The movie streams on Hallmark+ the next day, Sunday, Nov. 15.
Is The Nights Before Christmas part of Countdown to Christmas 2026?
Yes. Hallmark's page files it under Countdown to Christmas 2026. See the full schedule for the weekends around it.
Sources
- Hallmark Channel: The Nights Before Christmas (premiere time, synopsis) and its cast page
- Fangirlish: trailer coverage (July 2026)
- Entertainment Now: trailer coverage (July 2026) (premiere time, Hallmark+ next day)