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First Day of Winter 2026
until December 21, 2026
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How Many Days Until First Day of Winter?
First Day of Winter 2026 is on Monday, December 21, 2026. That is 73 days from today. In weeks, that is 10 weeks and 3 days.
When Is First Day of Winter?
Astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere begins at the December solstice, the shortest day of the year. From then on the days slowly get longer again. South of the equator it is the start of summer.
First Day of Winter Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, December 21, 2026 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, December 22, 2027 |
| 2028 | Thursday, December 21, 2028 |
Upcoming Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Days Left |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 12, 2026 | 3 days |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 22 days |
| Diwali | Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 30 days |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 33 days |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 48 days |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 27, 2026 | 49 days |
| Cyber Monday | Monday, November 30, 2026 | 52 days |
| Hanukkah | Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 57 days |