First Day of Summer

All about First Day of Summer ☀️

The first day of summer is the June solstice, around June 20 or 21 — the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. From that point on the days slowly get shorter again, even though the hottest weather is still ahead.

For most people the countdown to summer is really a countdown to the last day of school, pools opening, and long evenings that stay light past dinner.

How people celebrate First Day of Summer

• Beach days, pools, and popsicles
• Camping trips and bonfires
• Road trips and summer vacation
• Watching the sunset late into the evening

Fun facts

• 'Solstice' means 'sun stands still.'
• The longest day can last over 15 hours of daylight in northern states.
• The hottest weather usually arrives weeks after the solstice.

The countdown above updates live in your own time zone, so the days, hours, minutes, and seconds always match your local clock.