How many weekends until Winter?
12 weekends until Winter 2026
Monday, December 21, 2026
Across 83 days.
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.
Does Winter 2026 fall on a weekend?
No, it is a Monday.
How are weekends counted?
Every Saturday–Sunday weekend that starts after today and on or before the target date counts once.
Why does Winter change date every year?
Winter begins on the December solstice (December 21 or 22).