Winter Solstice 2026
Dec 21, 2026
Winter Solstice 2026
First Day of Winter (Northern Hemisphere)
December 21, 2026 at 10:50 (America/New_York)
The Winter Solstice, marking the first day of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, will occur on Monday, December 21, 2026, at 10:50 AM EST (15:50 UTC). This astronomical event is celebrated by various cultures worldwide.
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- Northern hemisphere
- First day of astronomical winter, shortest day
- Southern hemisphere
- First day of astronomical summer, longest day