When is the summer solstice 2026? What to know about the first day of summer

Per the Farmer's Almanac, the June solstice officially ushers in summer across the Northern Hemisphere.

Summer solstice is nearly here. Here's how quickly California will lose daylight

The summer solstice marks the official first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
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What sets meteorological summer apart from the June 21 astronomical start date?

PORTLAND (WGME) --Monday, June 1st marks the first day of meteorological summer! You may know that the first day of summer starts on June 21st, but there is a key difference between the two dates.

When is the first day of summer in 2026? What to know in Washington state

The summer solstice marks the official start of a new season in the Northern Hemisphere.

Does summer start on Memorial Day? Not quite. Find out more about the season

While some think Memorial Day marks the start of summer, the season doesn't officially kick off until June. About start of season, summer solstice ...
The Indianapolis Star

Memorial Day is Monday; it's not the start of summer. Here's the date

Note: An earlier version of this story ran last year. It has been updated with new information for 2026. Is it summer yet? Not quite, but it's getting closer. After a wet and rainy spring, Indiana ...
Columbus Dispatch

When does summer start? There are two dates, but which one is correct?

But when does summer actually begin? It depends on whether you ask the meteorologists or the astronomers, who tend to disagree about the start of the season. Here's what you need to know about the two ...