Winter Solstice 2024 Uk Date. The summer solstice, which occurs around the 21 june in the northern hemisphere, is the day of the year with the longest period of daylight while the winter solstice, on or around the 21 december. It also lists astronomical sunrise and sunset timings on winter solstice day.

In 2024, the winter solstice will occur on saturday, december 21. It marks the shortest day and longest night of the year and the first day of the winter in.