Generally, Santa's scout bids farewell on Christmas Eve. After all, come Christmas morning, his job of watching the kids to make sure they're on their best behaviour is over.

What day does the elf on the shelf leave?

According to The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, the night before Christmas, an elf's job comes to an end. On December 24, most Scout Elves say farewell to their families and fly back to the North Pole following Santa's sleigh.

Does the elf pet leave?

Do Elf Pets Stay all year? While The Elf On The Shelf Elves do leave on Christmas Eve, Elf Pets don't have to leave. Our Elf On The Shelf Saint Bernard stays for year round cuddles and collects Christmas cheer year round.