Winter 2026 countdown
Monday, December 21, 2026
Winter 2026
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There are 60 days left until winter, which falls on Monday, December 21, 2026 this year. That is 8 weeks and 4 days, or about 1,440 hours.
It begins at the astronomical instant of the equinox or solstice, calculated with Jean Meeus’ formulas; the exact time changes every year.
The exact moment is December 21, 2026 at 3:50 PM in New York and December 21, 2026 at 8:50 PM in London.
When is winter in the coming years?
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 21 | Monday | 60 |
| 2027 | December 22 | Wednesday | 426 |
| 2028 | December 21 | Thursday | 791 |
| 2029 | December 21 | Friday | 1,156 |
| 2030 | December 21 | Saturday | 1,521 |
| 2031 | December 22 | Monday | 1,887 |
Countdown facts
- Last time was Sunday, December 21, 2025, 305 days ago.
- 84% of the time between 2025 and 2026 has already passed.
- There are 5,184,000 seconds left.
- In 2026 it falls on Monday; in 2027 it will fall on Wednesday.
Frequently asked questions
60 days: winter 2026 is on Monday, December 21, 2026.
In 2026 it falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
On Wednesday, December 22, 2027.