Summer Solstice 2026

Sunday, June 21, 2026 (UTC)

Exact moment: 08:24 UTC on Sunday, June 21, 2026

Summer Solstice 2026 occurred at 08:24 UTC on Sunday, June 21, 2026. See Summer Solstice 2027 โ†’

When is Summer Solstice 2026?

Summer Solstice 2026 occurred at 08:24 UTC on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

How many days until Summer Solstice 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, it has been 117 days since Summer Solstice 2026, which occurred at 08:24 UTC on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Date (UTC)
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Day of week (UTC)
Sunday
Type
World Events
Duration
1 day

Other holidays in June 2026

Corpus Christi ยท Jun 4World Environment Day ยท Jun 5Dragon Boat Festival ยท Jun 19Juneteenth ยท Jun 19Father's Day ยท Jun 21International Day of Yoga ยท Jun 21The Championships, Wimbledon ยท Jun 29All holidays in June โ†’

The summer solstice, around June 21, is the longest day and shortest night of the year in the northern hemisphere โ€” an astronomical high point of the sun celebrated across many cultures.

For the full story โ€” history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ€” see the Summer Solstice guide.

Summer Solstice in other years

202620272028202920302031Summer Solstice 2027 โ†’โ˜€๏ธ Summer Solstice guide