Shortest Day 2024 Schrikkeljaar. The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on saturday, dec. Sunrise will be at 7:09 am and sunset.
For the more than 6 billion people living in the northern hemisphere, this astronomical event signals not only the shortest day but also the longest night of the year. The shortest day can occur on december 20, 21, 22, or 23.