when is midsommar

Midsommar (Midsummer) is traditionally celebrated around the summer solstice, which falls on June 20 or 21, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In Sweden, Midsummer is celebrated on a Friday between June 19 and June 25. For 2025, Midsummer Eve falls on Friday, June 20. The celebration usually continues through the weekend, often involving dancing around a maypole, flower wreaths, traditional food, and outdoor festivities. In Finland, Midsummer is observed on a Saturday between June 20 and June 26. In other Nordic countries like Norway and Denmark, related Midsummer festivities happen around the same time, often connected to St. John's Eve and St. John's Day on June 24. So specifically for 2025, Midsommar in Sweden is on June 20 (Friday) and can be generally celebrated in the Nordic region from around June 19 to June 26, aligned with the summer solstice and St. John's Day celebrations.