Winter Solstice 2028
Thursday, December 21, 2028 (UTC)
Exact moment: 08:20 UTC on Thursday, December 21, 2028
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When is Winter Solstice 2028?
Winter Solstice 2028 occurs at 08:20 UTC on Thursday, December 21, 2028.
How many days until Winter Solstice 2028?
As of October 16, 2026, there are 797 days until Winter Solstice 2028, which occurs at 08:20 UTC on Thursday, December 21, 2028. Thatโs 797 days ยท about 114 weeks ยท about 26 months.
- Date (UTC)
- Thursday, December 21, 2028
- Day of week (UTC)
- Thursday
- Type
- World Events
- Duration
- 1 day
Other holidays in December 2028
International Day of Persons with Disabilities ยท Dec 3Feast of St. Nicholas ยท Dec 6Bodhi Day ยท Dec 8Feast of the Immaculate Conception ยท Dec 8Human Rights Day ยท Dec 10Hanukkah ยท Dec 13Christmas Eve ยท Dec 24Christmas ยท Dec 25Boxing Day ยท Dec 26New Year's Eve ยท Dec 31All holidays in December โ
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.