How Many Days Until Winter?

Winter officially starts at the December solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Winter falls on the December solstice, December 21 or 22 (US Eastern time).

Winter dates for the next few years

YearDate
2026Monday, December 21, 2026
2027Tuesday, December 21, 2027
2028Thursday, December 21, 2028
2029Friday, December 21, 2029
2030Saturday, December 21, 2030
2031Sunday, December 21, 2031

Frequently asked questions

When is Winter?

Winter falls on the December solstice, December 21 or 22 (US Eastern time). In 2027 it's Tuesday, December 21, 2027.

What day of the week is Winter 2027?

Tuesday, December 21, 2027.

How is the countdown calculated?

It counts to midnight at the start of the day in your own time zone, using your device's clock. 'Sleeps' is the number of nights left.

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