Winter Solstice 2025 Date India. However, as you can see. Today, december 21, is winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere, the celestial event signifies the first day of winter,.

In 2025, it occurs on december 21 at 2:49 pm. The winter solstice begins winter in the northern hemisphere, bringing the longest night and shortest day due to earth’s 23.5° tilt.