In 2025, Midsummer's Day falls on a Saturday, on the weekend.
About Midsummer's Day
Midsummer marks the summer solstice around 21 June, the longest days of the year, and it is celebrated most intensely across the Nordic countries. In Sweden and Finland it ranks among the most important holidays, second only to Christmas. Communities gather outdoors to welcome the light, mark the turning of the season, and enjoy the brief northern summer.
Swedes raise a flower-decked maypole and dance around it singing traditional songs, while feasting on pickled herring, new potatoes, and strawberries. Bonfires blaze across Finland, Denmark, and Norway, and wildflowers are gathered to decorate homes and doorways. Folklore holds that a girl who picks seven flowers and places them beneath her pillow will dream of her future husband.
Midsummer's Day · 2025–2030
Frequently asked questions
When is Midsummer's Day 2025 in Sweden?
Saturday, Saturday, 21 June 2025.
Is Midsummer's Day a public holiday in Sweden?
Midsummer's Day — Public holiday (Sweden).