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Days Until Winter 2026

Live countdown to the first day of winter. How many days, weeks and hours until December 21, 2026?

❄️ Winter Countdown 2026
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Monday, December 21, 2026
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🌨️ Winter 2026 in Numbers

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📅 Winter 2026 Quick Facts

Start Date
December 21, 2026
Day of Week
Monday
End Date
March 20, 2027
Season Length
89 days
Hemisphere
Northern
Next Winter
December 21, 2027

🧣 About Winter 2026

Winter 2026 begins on December 21, 2026, the December solstice. This is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. From this point, days gradually grow longer as we move toward spring.

Winter runs from December 21 to March 20, a total of about 89 days. It is the season of frosty mornings, cosy nights, holiday celebrations, snowfall, hot chocolate, and crackling fires. The winter solstice has been observed by cultures worldwide for thousands of years.

Whether you are counting down to the first snowfall, planning holiday travel, or tracking the start of winter break, use this live countdown to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds remain until winter 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days until winter 2026? ›

Winter 2026 starts on Monday, December 21. Use the live countdown at the top to see the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining.

When does winter start 2026? ›

Winter 2026 officially begins on December 21, 2026. This is the December solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

How many weeks until winter? ›

Divide the remaining days by 7 to get weeks. The Winter in Numbers section above shows the exact week count, updated every second.

What is the winter solstice? ›

The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. In 2026, it falls on December 21, marking the astronomical start of winter.

How long does winter last? ›

Winter 2026 runs from December 21 to March 20, 2027. That is approximately 89 days until the spring equinox.

When does winter end? ›

Winter ends on March 20, 2027, the spring equinox. After this date, days become longer than nights in the Northern Hemisphere.

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