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Midsummer

אמצע הקיץ (Midsummer)

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

The weekend nearest 24 June, around the summer solstice. In Sweden, Finland and the Baltic states it's one of the biggest days of the year — a decorated maypole, dancing, and a traditional meal of pickled herring and new potatoes.

When & where

Midsummer by country — 2026

The date follows a religious calendar, so it shifts by country and year.

Europe

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

Scandinavian cities empty completely — everyone heads to the countryside or the islands. Shops, restaurants and museums in Stockholm and Helsinki close for a day or two and transport is very thin. Don't plan city days on these dates.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Midsummer in 2026?
The date varies by country. Soonest: Finland on Saturday 26 June 2027. Full list below.
Which countries observe Midsummer as a public holiday?
Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia.
What's closed on Midsummer?
In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.
Is it a good time to travel around Midsummer?
Scandinavian cities empty completely — everyone heads to the countryside or the islands. Shops, restaurants and museums in Stockholm and Helsinki close for a day or two and transport is very thin. Don't plan city days on these dates.

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Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

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