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Countdown to Winter Solstice 2026

Monday, December 21, 2026 at 20:53 UTC

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Time until Winter Solstice 2026
49
days
13
hours
14
minutes
39
seconds
86% of the way from Winter Solstice 2025 to Winter Solstice 2026

There are 50 days until Winter Solstice 2026, which falls on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 20:53 UTC. That is 7 weeks and 1 day from today (November 2, 2026).

About Winter Solstice

The December solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Ancient monuments from Newgrange to Stonehenge align with its sunrise, and from here the days start growing longer.

Key facts

Date
Monday, December 21, 2026 at 20:53 UTC
Day of the week
Monday
Days remaining
50
Weeks remaining
7 weeks, 1 day
Total hours
1,189

How many days until Winter Solstice?

From today, November 2, 2026, there are 50 days (1,189 hours) until Winter Solstice 2026 on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 20:53 UTC. The live countdown at the top of this page updates every second.

Winter Solstice dates for the next 5 years

YearDateDay of weekDays from now
2026Monday, December 21, 2026 at 20:53 UTCMonday50
2027Wednesday, December 22, 2027 at 02:43 UTCWednesday415
2028Thursday, December 21, 2028 at 08:32 UTCThursday781
2029Friday, December 21, 2029 at 14:22 UTCFriday1,146
2030Saturday, December 21, 2030 at 20:12 UTCSaturday1,511

FAQ

How many days until Winter Solstice 2026?

There are 50 days until Winter Solstice 2026, which falls on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 20:53 UTC.

What day of the week is Winter Solstice 2026?

Winter Solstice 2026 falls on a Monday.

When is Winter Solstice after 2026?

The next Winter Solstice after 2026 is on Wednesday, December 22, 2027 at 02:43 UTC.

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