Summer solstice

Category

Seasons

Summer solstice around the world in 2021

About Summer solstice

How long until Summer solstice?
This holiday next takes place in 239 days.
Dates of Summer solstice
2022 InternationalJun 21 International Tue, Jun 21Observances Holiday 2021 InternationalJun 21 International Mon, Jun 21Observances Holiday 2020 InternationalJun 21 International Sun, Jun 21Observances Holiday 2019 InternationalJun 21 International Fri, Jun 21Observances Holiday
Summary
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Did you know?

The word Solstice comes from the Latin ‘solstitium’ meaning ‘Sun stands still’ because the movement of the Sun’s path north or south appears to stop before changing direction.

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