Season · Monday, December 21, 2026
How many months until winter?
There are
months and 19 days until First Day of Winter 2026
80 days11 weeks 3 days56 business days12 weekends
About First Day of Winter
Astronomical winter begins at the December solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
First Day of Winter falls on the December solstice (around December 21). In 2026 it lands on a Monday, December 21, 2026.
From today that is 80 days, or 11 weeks and 3 days. The wait includes 56 business days and 12 weekends.
Read the full story of First Day of Winter: history, traditions and how the date is set →
First Day of Winter in the coming years
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 21, 2026 | Monday | 80 |
| 2027 | December 21, 2027 | Tuesday | 445 |
| 2028 | December 21, 2028 | Thursday | 811 |
| 2029 | December 21, 2029 | Friday | 1,176 |
| 2030 | December 21, 2030 | Saturday | 1,541 |
| 2031 | December 21, 2031 | Sunday | 1,906 |
Questions & answers
How many months until First Day of Winter 2026?
There are 2 months and 19 days until First Day of Winter 2026, which is on Monday, December 21, 2026.
What day of the week is First Day of Winter 2026?
December 21, 2026 falls on a Monday.
How many days until winter?
There are 80 days until December 21, 2026.
How many weeks until winter?
There are 11 weeks and 3 days until December 21, 2026.
How many weekends until winter?
There are 12 weekends until December 21, 2026.
How many business days until winter?
There are 56 business days until December 21, 2026, counting weekdays only (public holidays not subtracted).
How is the date of First Day of Winter decided?
First Day of Winter falls on the December solstice (around December 21).
When is First Day of Winter 2027?
Tuesday, December 21, 2027.