Winter Solstice 2026
Monday, December 21, 2026
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When is Winter Solstice 2026?
Winter Solstice 2026 is on Monday, December 21, 2026. It falls on a Monday.
How many days until Winter Solstice 2026?
There are 147 days until Winter Solstice 2026, which falls on Monday, December 21, 2026. Thatโs 147 days ยท about 21 weeks ยท about 5 months.
- Date
- Monday, December 21, 2026
- Day of week
- Monday
- Type
- World Events
- Duration
- 1 day
The winter solstice, around December 21, is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere โ an astronomical turning point celebrated by many cultures.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Winter Solstice guide.