Days Until Winter Solstice 2026

Countdown to Winter Solstice on Monday 21 December 2026.

267

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7

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16

MINUTES

8

SECONDS

Winter Solstice 2026 Date Information

  • Date: 21 December 2026
  • Day of Week: Monday
  • Regional Rule (United States): Winter solstice reference date in the Northern Hemisphere (21 December)
  • ISO Format: 2026-12-21
  • UK Format: 21/12/2026
  • US Format: 12/21/2026
  • Week of Year: 52
  • Day of Year: 355

Upcoming Winter Solstice Dates

  • 2026: Monday, 21 December
  • 2027: Tuesday, 21 December
  • 2028: Thursday, 21 December
  • 2029: Friday, 21 December
  • 2030: Saturday, 21 December

Time Remaining Breakdown

  • Total Days Remaining: 267
  • Total Weeks Remaining: 38
  • Total Hours Remaining: 6,415
  • Total Minutes Remaining: 384,916
  • Total Seconds Remaining: 23,094,968
  • Business Days Remaining: 191
  • Weekend Days Remaining: 77

How this countdown is calculated

This countdown calculates the exact difference between the current UTC timestamp and the event timestamp. For this page, the event timestamp is 00:00 on 21 December 2026, the start of the listed event date. Once the event has passed, it automatically rolls forward to the next valid year. For United States this page uses: Winter solstice reference date in the Northern Hemisphere (21 December).

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About Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice in 2026 falls on Monday, 21 December 2026.

Winter Solstice is observed in many places.

This date is calculated each year using the rule: Winter solstice reference date in the Northern Hemisphere (21 December).

Planning for Winter Solstice

  • Check local opening hours and closures in the week before Winter Solstice.
  • Book travel and major reservations early around peak demand dates.
  • Set reminders for any deadlines that happen shortly before the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days until Winter Solstice?

The live counter above shows the exact remaining days, hours, minutes, and seconds until Winter Solstice.

When is Winter Solstice in 2026?

Winter Solstice is on Monday, 21 December 2026.

Does the date of Winter Solstice change every year?

Yes. This page calculates it each year using the rule: Winter solstice reference date in the Northern Hemisphere (21 December).

How many weeks until Winter Solstice?

The time breakdown section includes weeks remaining, along with total days and hours.