Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
January 2, 2026
Friday
Winter Solstice Dates
Countries That Observe Winter Solstice
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented1
Public holiday1
Bank holiday0
Office holiday0
School holiday0
Status varies by country and year. Of 1 country represented in the available data, 1 has at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 0 have an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.
About Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Winter Solstice?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is Winter Solstice a public holiday?
Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.
Which countries observe Winter Solstice?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.