First Day Of Winter 2024 Uk Dates

First Day Of Winter 2024 Uk Dates. Learn all about the shortest day of the year—and tell us what winter means to. The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year after which the days begin to get longer and the nights get shorter.

So, what is the winter solstice and why does it happen? In 2024, the winter solstice will occur on saturday, december 21.