Midsummer is a public holiday in Finland, and it is observed on the Saturday between June 20 and 26 each year. Midsummer is a holiday that celebrates summer and daylight in Finland. Being a Nordic country, Midsummer is a huge thing for Finns because it is one of the days with the longest daylight hours in the year.
The celebration normally starts the night before, Midsummer Eve, which is always a Friday. Many Finns leave the cities and spend time in the countryside to enjoy the summertime.
Burning bonfires at the lakesides is one of the common traditional celebrations, which is believed to keep the bad spirits away in the old days. They also place the branches from birch trees on both sides of the front door as a symbol to welcome visitors. At the same time, many other activities, including music festivals, are organized during the Midsummer weekend.
The following is the list of Midsummer in Finland from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Midsummer | Jun 25, 2022 | Saturday |
| Midsummer | Jun 24, 2023 | Saturday |
| Midsummer | Jun 22, 2024 | Saturday |
| Midsummer | Jun 21, 2025 | Saturday |
| Midsummer | Jun 20, 2026 | Saturday |
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