The June Bank Holiday in Ireland was established in 1973 to give people a summer holiday weekend. Today, it is celebrated with sports, festivals, travel and outdoor activities, marking the true start of the Irish summer season.

Midsummer Day in Sweden is rooted in solstice traditions. It is one of Sweden’s most cherished holidays, marking the arrival of summer. The highlight is Midsummer Eve, with maypole dancing, flower wreaths, traditional foods like herring and strawberries, and folklore rituals.