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December Solstice 2026
December 22, 2026 - TUESDAY
Observance: Season Holiday (India)
"The year's shortest day when the sun reaches its lowest point, heralding winter's arrival."
The shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere marking winter's official beginning and the sun's lowest point.
Traditions:
- Celebrating winter solstice festivals with bonfires and lights
- Observing the astronomical event and planetary positions
- Marking the turning point when days begin to lengthen again
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Fun Fact:
Ancient monuments like Stonehenge were built to align with the winter solstice sunrise.
December Solstice dates in other years
- December Solstice 2027: Wednesday, December 22, 2027
- December Solstice 2028: Thursday, December 21, 2028
- December Solstice 2029: Friday, December 21, 2029
- December Solstice 2030: Sunday, December 22, 2030
Holidays after December Solstice in 2026
- Hazarat Ali's Birthday: December 23
- Christmas Eve: December 24
- Christmas: December 25
- New Year's Eve: December 31