How Many Days Until Winter 2026? Live Countdown to the Solstice

How many days until winter?

Winter 2026 starts on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 20:50 UTC (solstice).

The first day of winter countdown

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The first day of winter dates

Astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere starts at the December solstice.

Year	Date	Exact moment
2026	Monday, December 21, 2026	20:50 UTC
2027	Wednesday, December 22, 2027	02:42 UTC
2028	Thursday, December 21, 2028	08:20 UTC
2029	Friday, December 21, 2029	14:14 UTC
2030	Saturday, December 21, 2030	20:09 UTC
2031	Monday, December 22, 2031	01:56 UTC

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Frequently asked questions

When is the first day of winter 2026?

Monday, December 21, 2026 at 20:50 UTC.

How is the date of the first day of winter set?

Astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere starts at the December solstice.