Midsummer Eve
As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.
Varying Dates
Midsummer Eve in Finland is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Midsummer Eve is that the day is observed on the first Friday after June 19. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between June 19 and June 25. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.
| Year | Midsummer Eve Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | June 21 | Friday |
| 2025 | June 20 | Friday |
| 2026 | June 19 | Friday |
| 2027 | June 25 | Friday |
| 2028 | June 23 | Friday |
| 2029 | June 22 | Friday |
| 2030 | June 21 | Friday |
| 2031 | June 20 | Friday |
| 2032 | June 25 | Friday |
| 2033 | June 24 | Friday |
Midsummer Eve in other countries
This holiday is celebrated in several countries. Nine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Lithuania | Public holiday | June 24, 2024 |
 | Brazil | Public holiday | June 24, 2024 |
 | Finland | Bank holiday | June 21, 2024 |
 | Norway | Observance day | June 23, 2024 |
 | Svalbard and Jan Mayen | Observance day | June 23, 2024 |
 | Latvia | Public holiday | June 23, 2024 |
| Latvia | Public holiday | June 24, 2024 |
 | Sweden | Bank holiday | June 21, 2024 |
 | Åland Islands | Public holiday | June 21, 2024 |