About First Day of Winter
The first day of winter — the winter solstice — is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The solstice has been observed since prehistoric times; Stonehenge is aligned to the winter solstice sunset. Meteorological winter begins on 1 December in the UK.
The next First Day of Winter is on 21 December 2026 — a Monday — which is 278 days, approximately 40 weeks or 9.1 months away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until the next First Day of Winter?
There are 278 days until the next First Day of Winter on 21 December 2026.
When is the next First Day of Winter?
The next First Day of Winter is on 21 December 2026, a Monday.
How many weeks until First Day of Winter?
There are approximately 40 weeks until First Day of Winter.
How many hours until First Day of Winter?
There are approximately 6,672 hours until First Day of Winter.
What day of the week is First Day of Winter?
The next First Day of Winter falls on a Monday, 21 December 2026.
When is the first day of spring/summer/autumn/winter 2026?
The First Day of Winter is on 21 December 2026.
What is the difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons?
Meteorological seasons start on the 1st of March, June, September and December. Astronomical seasons are determined by the solstices and equinoxes.