Was October 28, 2026 the shortest day of the year?
NO
No — the shortest day of the year falls around the winter solstice in late December, not late October.
Why
- The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere usually falls around December 21 or 22.
- Today is the 301st day of 2026, with days getting shorter until solstice.
- Prague's days are shortening now, but the shortest day is still weeks away.