When Is First Day of Winter (Winter Solstice)?
December 21
2026 (Monday)
The next First Day of Winter (Winter Solstice) is on Monday, December 21, 2026 — 273 days from today.
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About First Day of Winter (Winter Solstice)
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. After this day, daylight hours gradually increase. Typically December 21 or 22.
- Country: Northern Hemisphere
- Federal holiday: No
- Next occurrence: Monday, December 21, 2026
- Days until next: 273
First Day of Winter (Winter Solstice) Dates (2024 – 2034)
| Year | Date | Day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | December 21 | Saturday | 457 days ago |
| 2025 | December 21 | Sunday | 91 days ago |
| 2026 | December 21 | Monday | in 273 days |
| 2027 | December 22 | Wednesday | in 638 days |
| 2028 | December 21 | Thursday | in 1003 days |
| 2029 | December 21 | Friday | in 1369 days |
| 2030 | December 21 | Saturday | in 1734 days |
| 2031 | December 22 | Monday | in 2099 days |
| 2032 | December 21 | Tuesday | in 2464 days |
| 2033 | December 21 | Wednesday | in 2830 days |
| 2034 | December 21 | Thursday | in 3195 days |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is First Day of Winter (Winter Solstice) 2026?
Monday, December 21, 2026.
How many days until First Day of Winter (Winter Solstice)?
273 days.
Is First Day of Winter (Winter Solstice) a federal holiday?
No, but it is widely observed.
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