Monday, 21 December 2026
Winter Solstice marks the astronomical moment when the Sun reaches its southernmost position in the sky, producing the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Also known as
- December Solstice
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- When is Winter Solstice 2026?
- Winter Solstice 2026 is on Monday, 21 December 2026.
- What day of the week is Winter Solstice 2026?
- It falls on Monday.
- How is Winter Solstice calculated?
- This event is based on the astronomical moment when the Sun reaches its southernmost point in the sky each year.