It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! In just a few short weeks, Hallmark will kick off its annual Christmas in July programming slate — giving fans a break from the summer heat by airing many of Hallmark’s classic, fan-favorite holiday movies beginning on June 26, 2026.
In addition, four all-new original movies will premiere on Hallmark Channel, per its press announcement on May 29. A new movie will air each Saturday night of July at 8 p.m. Eastern and a new season of “Christmas At Sea” is on the way, too. Here’s what Santa’s delivering to keep you cool this summer…
July 4 — ‘Christmas Under Construction’ Premieres on Hallmark Channel
HallmarkTune in for a different kind of fireworks on July 4 with the premiere of “Christmas Under Construction” starring longtime Hallmark fan-favorites Daniel Lissing and Jessica Lowndes, who sparked rumors they were teaming up earlier this year, as well as familiar faces Adam Hurtig (“A Suite Holiday Romance”) and Samantha Kendrick (“The Snow Must Go On).
According to Hallmark’s synopsis, “Chelsea (Lowndes) and Jake (Hurtig) are America’s sweethearts and the stars of a hit reality show, ‘Renovation Romance,’ where they help couples transform their homes and relationships. For a live Christmas special, they’re tasked with renovating a cozy New Hampshire cabin alongside a new duo, Cooper (Lissing) and Janice (Kendrick). But behind the festive cheer, Chelsea and Jake’s relationship is fading. As their latest project progresses, it becomes clear to Chelsea that she and Jake have different priorities in life and must decide if their relationship can be salvaged or if it’s time for a fresh start.”
July 11 — ‘O Little Christmas Market’ Premieres on Hallmark Channel
HallmarkMore Hallmark fan-favorites will turn summer festive as Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar star in “O Little Christmas Market” on July 11.
Both stars appeared in Hallmark holiday movies during Countdown to Christmas, too — Barrell starred with Ali Liebert in “The Christmas Baby” and Huszar was paired with Laura Vandervoort for “Melt My Heart This Christmas.” He also just starred in April’s “To Philly With Love” with Rebecca Dalton.
Per Hallmark’s “O Little Christmas Market” synopsis, “Olivia (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 the legacy she holds dear. A chance meeting at a train station with Grayson (Huszar), a talented yet unfulfilled architect, sparks an unexpected connection. Their bond is tested when Olivia learns his firm is behind the buyout. As Christmas draws near Olivia rallies the community to save the market after securing a delay to the final decision. Amid the holiday magic, Grayson and Olivia’s romance blossoms despite being on seemingly opposite sides of the deal. Together, they must find a way to merge their dreams and save the market, discovering that in order to endure love – like art – requires taking a leap of faith.”
July 18 — ‘Snowbound for the Holidays’ Premieres on Hallmark Channel
HallmarkMarcus Rosner may be heating up TV screens lately on “Sullivan’s Crossing,” but he’s also back for a new Christmas movie, opposite Vanessa Lengies. The cast also includes Hallmark newcomer Kathryn Greenwood, who just appeared with Sarah Drew in her Lifetime movie “When I Said I Do” and Skywalker Hughes, who plays Mary Ingalls in Netflix’s new “Little House on the Prairie” reboot.
In “Snowbound For the Holidays,” per Hallmark’s synopsis, “Cassidy Evergreen (Lengies) is an ambitious guest services manager at her family’s boutique hotel company who is determined to prove she’s ready for the next step in her career. Her mother – and boss – Joanne (Greenwood), sends her to Ridgeford Valley to evaluate the future of the charming but struggling Linden Lodge.”
“Upon arriving,” the description continues, “she meets Trey Sanderson (Rosner), the lodge’s devoted co-owner who is doing everything he can to preserve it. Alongside his spirited daughter, Lilly (Hughes), Trey is working tirelessly to keep the lodge’s beloved holiday traditions alive, including the town’s annual Christmas Festival. As Cassidy becomes part of the festivities – from untangling Christmas lights and snow tubing adventures to helping Lilly sell holiday wish lanterns for charity – she begins to discover the magic that makes Linden Lodge so special. Along the way, Cassidy finds herself drawn to Trey, Lilly and the close-knit community that gathers there each Christmas season. But when outside pressures threaten the future of the lodge, Cassidy must decide what truly matters most.”
July 25 — ‘Love Under the Mistletoe’ Premieres on Hallmark Channel
HallmarkFor “Love Under the Mistletoe,” Jen Lilley is back for her second movie since returning to Hallmark after her Great American Family contract ended, and she’s brought Nick Bateman along for the ride. He co-starred with Arielle Kebbel in 2019’s “Brush With Love,” but has since appeared in multiple GAF projects, including the latest season of “When Calls Hope,” and co-starred with Lilley in “Operation Mistletoe,” which aired on the CW in 2024.
According to Hallmark’s synopsis for the new movie, “Interior designer Grace (Lilley) runs a business with her best friend and her brother in the quaint town of Ivy Glen but is too busy for a real relationship. Ryan (Bateman), a successful New York City financial advisor and Grace’s former high school crush, returns home planning to sell his grandmother’s historic St. Nicholas House. The mayor convinces him to revive the beloved Ribbons & Bows charity fundraiser and brings Grace on board to help. Working side by side to pull the event together, the former couple reminisces and feelings they once shared slowly resurface. But will this yuletide reunion lead to love under the mistletoe?”
‘Christmas At Sea’ Season 2 Premieres on Hallmark+ with Tyler Hynes, Jonathan Bennett, Rachel Boston & More
HallmarkMeanwhile, a second season of “Christmas At Sea” will debut on Hallmark+, available to stream starting on July 1. The unscripted series will follow multiple Hallmark superfans on the 2025 Hallmark Christmas Cruise to Cozumel, Mexico, as they meet some of their favorite stars and navigate their own personal milestones and challenges.
Among the stars who were on board the ship and will appear in the new season are Benjamin Ayres, Jonathan Bennett, Rachel Boston, B.J. Britt, Wes Brown, Nikki DeLoach, Heather Hemmens, Tyler Hynes, Ginna Claire Mason, Brendan Penny, Kimberley Sustad, Andrew Walker, and Ashley Williams.
Before Christmas in July kicks off, there are also a bunch of new Hallmark summer movies premiering in June. Here’s the full schedule.
