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When is the summer solstice?
Monday, 21 June 2027 · 15:10 BST
The summer solstice 2027 is on Monday, 21 June 2027 — that's 303 days from today. It happens at 15:10 BST.
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Happening now
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere; London gets close to 17 hours of daylight.
How the date is worked out
The moment the northern hemisphere is tilted most towards the Sun — usually 20 or 21 June, occasionally the 22nd. It is an instant, not a whole day.
The summer solstice dates
| Year | Date | Day | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 June | Thursday | 2 years ago |
| 2025 | 21 June | Saturday | 14 months ago |
| 2026 | 21 June | Sunday | 2 months ago |
| 2027 | 21 June | Monday | in 10 months |
| 2028 | 20 June | Tuesday | in 22 months |
| 2029 | 21 June | Thursday | in 3 years |
| 2030 | 21 June | Friday | in 4 years |
| 2031 | 21 June | Saturday | in 5 years |
Frequently asked
How many days until the summer solstice?
303 days — Monday, 21 June 2027.
Which day of the week does the summer solstice fall on in 2027?
Monday.
Is the summer solstice always on the same date?
The moment the northern hemisphere is tilted most towards the Sun — usually 20 or 21 June, occasionally the 22nd. It is an instant, not a whole day.
When is the summer solstice in 2028?
Tuesday, 20 June 2028.
When was the summer solstice in 2026?
Sunday, 21 June 2026 — 2 months ago.