About Winter
Winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere on the December solstice, the shortest day of the year. After the solstice the days slowly start getting longer again.
Winter is on the December solstice, which moves between December 20 and 22. In 2026 it lands on a Monday, in week 52 of the year.
How long until Winter?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 78 days until Winter 2026. That works out to 11 weeks and 1 day, or about 2 months and 17 days.
If you only count working days, there are 56 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 11 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 78 sleeps, and in hours that is about 1,872.
Winter dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 21, 2026 | Monday | 78 days |
| 2027 | December 21, 2027 | Tuesday | 443 days |
| 2028 | December 21, 2028 | Thursday | 809 days |
| 2029 | December 21, 2029 | Friday | 1,174 days |
| 2030 | December 21, 2030 | Saturday | 1,539 days |
| 2031 | December 21, 2031 | Sunday | 1,904 days |
| 2032 | December 21, 2032 | Tuesday | 2,270 days |
| 2033 | December 21, 2033 | Wednesday | 2,635 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Winter 2026?
Winter 2026 is on Monday, December 21, 2026.
What day of the week is Winter 2026?
Winter 2026 falls on a Monday.
How many days until Winter?
There are 78 days until Winter, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Winter?
Winter is 11 weeks and 1 day away, or 11.1 weeks.
How many weekends until Winter?
There are 11 weekends between now and Winter.
How many business days until Winter?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 56 business days until Winter. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Winter on the same date every year?
No. Winter is on the December solstice, which moves between December 20 and 22, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Winter 2027?
Winter 2027 is expected on Tuesday, December 21, 2027, 443 days from today.