When is winter 2026?
Monday, December 21, 2026. Astronomical winter begins with the December solstice, around December 21, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The dates are for US Eastern Time.
From the winter solstice on, the days slowly get longer again. Meteorologists count winter from December 1.
winter dates for the coming years
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, December 21, 2026 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, December 21, 2027 |
| 2028 | Thursday, December 21, 2028 |
| 2029 | Friday, December 21, 2029 |
| 2030 | Saturday, December 21, 2030 |
| 2031 | Sunday, December 21, 2031 |
Show this countdown on your stream
Add the countdown to OBS Studio or Streamlabs as a browser source: paste the URL below, set the size to 800 × 300 and the background stays transparent. It counts down to December 21, 2026 and shows "Winter is here!" at zero. More options in the OBS timer.
Counting down to something else, like a trip, a birthday or a deadline? Use the countdown to any date. For shorter waits there are timers for every duration.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until winter 2026?
As of today, Thursday, October 22, 2026, there are 60 days until winter 2026. The countdown at the top updates every second and uses the time zone of your device.
How many weeks until winter?
There are 8 weeks and 4 days until winter. That includes 9 weekends and 42 business days.
What day of the week is winter 2026?
winter 2026 falls on a Monday.
When is winter 2027?
winter 2027 is on Tuesday, December 21, 2027.