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Days Until First Day of Summer

Live countdown to First Day of Summer 2026

The first day of summer falls on the summer solstice — June 20 or 21 each year. It marks the longest day of the year and the unofficial start of summer vacation for millions of students across the United States.

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About First Day of Summer

The first day of summer falls on the summer solstice — June 20 or 21 each year. It marks the longest day of the year and the unofficial start of summer vacation for millions of students across the United States.

Fun Facts

  • ✓The summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere
  • ✓On the solstice the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer
  • ✓Stonehenge in England was built to align with the summer solstice sunrise
  • ✓The word solstice comes from the Latin sol sistere meaning sun standing still
  • ✓Over 53 million K-12 students in the US look forward to summer break each year

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first day of summer?+

The first day of summer falls on the summer solstice, June 20 or 21 each year.

How many days until summer break?+

There are currently 12 days until First Day of Summer. It falls on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

What day of the week is the first day of summer this year?+

First Day of Summer 2026 falls on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

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