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The first day of winter is on about December 21 every year (the December solstice).
The live counter at the top of this page shows the exact time left. The first day of winter is on about December 21 every year (the December solstice). The solstice falls on December 21 or 22 depending on the year; this counts to December 21. This is astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The countdown uses your device's local date and time.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, December 21 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, December 21 |
| 2028 | Thursday, December 21 |
| 2029 | Friday, December 21 |
| 2030 | Saturday, December 21 |
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