Winter Solstice 2026
106 days, 14 hours until Winter Solstice 2026 on 21 December 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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- Northern Hemisphere