How Many Days Until Winter 2026?
There are 81 days until Winter 2026 — Monday, December 21, 2026.
When is Winter 2026?
- DateMonday, December 21, 2026
- Days left11 weeks + 4 days
- Working days57
First Day of Winter (December Solstice) 2026 is on Monday, December 21, 2026. The exact moment is December 21, 2026 at 3:50 PM (20:50 UTC).
That is 11 weeks and 4 days from today, or 57 working days. The previous one was on December 21, 2025, 284 days ago.
Rule: December solstice (astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere).
Astronomical winter begins at the December solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Winter dates for the next years
| Year | Date | Day of the week | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 21, 2026 | Monday | 81 |
| 2027 | December 21, 2027 | Tuesday | 446 |
| 2028 | December 21, 2028 | Thursday | 812 |
| 2029 | December 21, 2029 | Friday | 1,177 |
| 2030 | December 21, 2030 | Saturday | 1,542 |
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Winter 2026?
As of October 1, 2026, there are 81 days until Winter on Monday, December 21, 2026. That is 11 weeks and 4 days, including 57 working days.
What day of the week is Winter 2026?
First Day of Winter (December Solstice) 2026 falls on a Monday (Monday, December 21, 2026).
How is the date of Winter determined?
December solstice (astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere).
When is Winter 2027?
Winter 2027 is on Tuesday, December 21, 2027.