How many days until Winter?
83 days until Winter 2026
Monday, December 21, 2026
That's 11 weeks and 6 days.
until Winter begins, in your time zone
Counted from today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in your time zone. The target day itself is included; today is not.
Every way to count to Winter 2026
- Days
- 83 days
- Weeks
- 11 weeks and 6 days
- Months
- 2 months, 22 days
- Weekends
- 12 weekends
- Business days
- 59 days
- 56 without US federal holidays
- Sleeps
- 83 sleeps
- Fortnights
- 5 fortnights, 13 days
- Hours
- 1,992
About Winter
Astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere begins at the December solstice, the day with the least daylight. Depending on the year and time zone it lands on December 21 or 22; we date it in US Eastern Time.
Winter begins on the December solstice (December 21 or 22).
Winter by year
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
| 2026 | Monday, December 21, 2026 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, December 21, 2027 |
| 2028 | Thursday, December 21, 2028 |
| 2029 | Friday, December 21, 2029 |
| 2030 | Saturday, December 21, 2030 |
| 2031 | Sunday, December 21, 2031 |
| 2032 | Tuesday, December 21, 2032 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Winter 2026?
Winter 2026 is on Monday, December 21, 2026. Winter begins on the December solstice (December 21 or 22).
When is Winter 2027?
Winter 2027 falls on Tuesday, December 21, 2027.
How many weeks until Winter?
11 weeks and 6 days, or 83 days in total, counted from today.
How many business days until Winter?
59 business days (Monday to Friday), or 56 business days if you also skip US federal holidays.
How are days counted?
Days are counted from today to the target date: today is not included, the target day is.
Why does Winter change date every year?
Winter begins on the December solstice (December 21 or 22).