Sunday’s Summer Solstice 2026: Events And Exact Times Near You
The summer solstice of 2026 will occur on Sunday, June 21st, at 4:24 a.m. EDT, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight hours will vary significantly across North America, with northern regions like Alaska and Canada experiencing nearly 20 hours of sunlight, while areas closer to the equator will have around 14-15 hours. Various events and museum programs are scheduled across the continent to celebrate this astronomical event, which is caused by Earth's axial tilt. AI
- U.S.
- Harvard University
- Canada
- Minneapolis
- North America
- Medtronic plc
- Alaska
- Pacific Time Zone
- National Gallery of Art
- Toronto
- Smithsonian Institution
- UTC−08:00
- Critical Decision Tool
- Eastern Time Zone
- Fremont Solstice Parade
- Santa Barbara
- Summer Solstice Celebration
- National Aboriginal Day
- Museums of Science & Culture
- Arctic Circle