Winter Solstice: When Is Australia’s Shortest Day Of 2026?

Getting a little tired of stumbling home in pitch black at 6pm? Never fear. Australia will experience the shortest day of the year in June with the winter solstice. While a long dark night may seem ominous, it means we’re one step closer to spring (and the return of daylight savings).

Australia will experience its winter solstice on Sunday, June 21, as the South Pole reaches its maximum tilt away from the sun. We’ve collated everything you need to know about the shortest…