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How many days until winter?

It's today! 🎉
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until Monday, December 21, 2026

The first day of winter 2026 is on Monday, December 21, 2026. Astronomical winter begins at the December solstice, on 21 or 22 December: the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Dates for the coming years

YearDate
2026Monday, December 21, 2026
2027Tuesday, December 21, 2027
2028Thursday, December 21, 2028
2029Friday, December 21, 2029
2030Saturday, December 21, 2030
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When is the first day of winter 2027?

The first day of winter 2027 falls on Tuesday, December 21, 2027.

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