How many days until winter?
Winter is on Monday, December 21, 2026 — that's141 days away.
140
days
03
hours
03
minutes
26
seconds
total days
140
total hours
3,363
total minutes
201,783
About this countdown
Winter begins at the December solstice, around December 21 — the shortest day of the year. The countdown shows exactly how many days until winter officially starts.
Astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere begins with the December solstice, around December 21 — the shortest day of the year.
This countdown runs live in your local timezone and updates every second, so the days, hours, minutes, and seconds you see are exact for where you are.
December 2026
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Upcoming dates
| year | date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, December 21, 2026 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, December 21, 2027 |
| 2028 | Thursday, December 21, 2028 |