Winter Solstice 2026

December 21, 2026 in Northern Hemisphere

Snow-covered landscape in winter.

The Winter Solstice occurs exactly when the Earth's axial tilt is farthest away from the sun at its maximum of 23° 26'.

We have placed a detailed description of this event on this page: Winter Solstice 2025. For further information please stop by there!

Where is Winter Solstice?

Worldwide

Northern Hemisphere

When is Winter Solstice?

Monday, the 21st of December 2026

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