First Day of Winter
December 21

The winter solstice, which marks the first day of winter, occurs on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM EDT in the Northern Hemisphere.

The winter solstice, which marks the first day of winter, occurs on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM EDT in the Northern Hemisphere.
HOMEOWNER UPDATE: Online filing for homestead exemptions is now closed. The deadline to file was April 1. Applications received after the April 1 deadline will be processed during the 45-day appeal window for assessment notices.