Winter Dates 2024 In. Dong zhi, or winter solstice festival, is an important observance in singapore, where longstanding chinese traditions remain strong. The winter solstice marks the first day of winter, ushering in the colder weather and holiday season.

This year the winter will start on thursday december 21, 2023 (day of the winter solstice) and will end on tuesday march 19, 2024 with the spring equinox. Winter solstice takes place on december 21, 2024, in the northern hemisphere and on june 21, 2025, in the southern hemisphere.