Winter Solstice 2026
Dec 21, 2026
Winter Solstice 2026
First Day of Winter (Northern Hemisphere)
December 21, 2026 at 15:50 (UTC)
The Winter Solstice 2026 in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on Monday, December 21, at 15:50 UTC (10:50 AM EST). This astronomical event marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, officially beginning astronomical winter.
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- Hemisphere
- Northern Hemisphere