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When is December Solstice 2026?
December Solstice falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Monday, December 21, 2026 and the last is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, across 149 countries.
December Solstice in Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) (Abidjan)
See December 21 on the world mapDecember Solstice 2026 by country
Questions about December Solstice
- When is December Solstice in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on December 21 and December 22. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate December Solstice?
- December Solstice is marked in 149 countries: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh and Barbados, and 137 more.
- Is December Solstice a public holiday?
- In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Christmas Day January 5
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- Father's Day January 4
- Christmas Eve January 5
- St. Stephen's Day December 26
- Boxing Day December 26
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Victory Day January 2
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Revolution Day January 3