Midsummer Day
In Åland Islands, Midsummer Day is an annual public holiday that is celebrated the third Saturday after June 1. This means that the date for Midsummer Day changes every year. It varies between June 15 and June 21. This year Midsummer Day will be on June 15, while next year, the date for this day will be on June 21. As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.
Varying Dates
Midsummer Day is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Midsummer Day is that the day is observed on the third Saturday of June 1. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between June 15 and June 21. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.
| Year | Midsummer Day Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | June 15 | Saturday |
| 2025 | June 21 | Saturday |
| 2026 | June 20 | Saturday |
| 2027 | June 19 | Saturday |
| 2028 | June 17 | Saturday |
| 2029 | June 16 | Saturday |
| 2030 | June 15 | Saturday |
| 2031 | June 21 | Saturday |
| 2032 | June 19 | Saturday |
| 2033 | June 18 | Saturday |
Midsummer Day in other countries
This holiday is celebrated in several countries. Four countries in our dataset around the world are celebrating or observing this day.
In the map below, you can see where the day is celebrated or marked. You can find the date by tapping the different colors on the map. You can also see if the day is a public holiday, an observed day, or a day only celebrated by parts of the country's population.
Note that the date of this holiday varies between countries even though the day celebrates the same thing.
This table gives a more detailed overview of when and where this holiday is celebrated or observed. Click on the country for more information.
| Flag | Country | Holiday type | Date this year |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Finland | Public holiday | June 22, 2024 |
 | Sweden | Public holiday | June 22, 2024 |
 | Åland Islands | Public holiday | June 15, 2024 |
 | Estonia | Public holiday | June 24, 2024 |
Recommended reading
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Midsummer Day (song) (Wikipedia)