Midsummer Day in Latvia - 2023
24 Jun 2023, Saturday
Midsummer Day is a national holiday in Latvia
How many days ago was Midsummer Day 2023? [Countup]
How many months ago was Midsummer Day 2023?
10 Months, 2 Days
How many weeks ago was Midsummer Day 2023?
43 Weeks, 6 Days
How many days ago was Midsummer Day 2023?
307 Days
How many hours ago was Midsummer Day 2023?
7,368 Hours
How many minutes ago was Midsummer Day 2023?
442,080 Minutes
When was Midsummer Day in Latvia 2023?
24 June 2023, Saturday
About: Midsummer Day
Midsummer is a celebration of the season of summer occurring near the date of the summer solstice which is known in solar reckoning as the mid-point of the season. As the precise date of the summer solstice can vary from year to year, different traditions may celebrate or fix Midsummer at different dates or under different names occurring on or around the actual solstice. A variety of traditions have developed often rooted in regional, spiritual, or religious practices. Traditionally, Midsummer is on the first Saturday after June 20th, though it is often celebrated on Midsummer's Eve, on the day before.
| Also called | Feast of Saint John the Baptist, Summer Solstice, St. John's Feast Day, Jāņi, Enyovden, Līþa/Lithe, midsommar, Ivan Kupala Day, Juhannus/Mittumaari (from Swedish midsommar)/Keskikesä (from Swedish midsommar), Alban Hefin, Gŵyl Ganol yr Haf, Sankthans, Joninės, jaanipäev, Kresna noč |
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| Observed by | Traditionally: Europe, particularly the Nordic countries, Iran, Brazil, Portugal, Canada, United States, Liturgically: Roman Catholic Church, Lutheran Churches, Anglican Communion |
| Significance | Marks the traditional middle of summer, beginning of Meteorological summer, and the nativity of St. John the Baptist. |
| Celebrations | Festivals, bonfires, feasting, singing, Maypole dancing |
| Observances | Church service, reenactments of the life of Saint John the Baptist, processions, baptisms, and church weddings |
| Date | A date close to the Summer Solstice, traditionally on the Saturday after June 20th |
| date | A date close to the Summer Solstice, traditionally on the Saturday after June 20th |
| Related to | Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Saint John's Eve, Summer Solstice, Quarter days, Adonia |
| Wikidata description | festival associated with the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere |
| Wikidata id | Q154502 |
| Wikidata label | Midsummer |
| Wikidata aliases | Array |
Midsummer Day (2023) in other countries.
| S.no. | Country | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estonia | 24 Jun, Saturday | Midsummer Day | National holiday |
| 2 | Latvia | 24 Jun, Saturday | Midsummer Day | National holiday |
| 3 | Sweden | 24 Jun, Saturday | Midsummer Day | National holiday |