Summer Solstice day in 2025: what date, what not to do

On Saturday, June 21, the longest daylight day of the year will begin — the Day of the Summer Solstice. A unique astronomical phenomenon is associated with this date, and the event itself has been surrounded by superstitions and customs since ancient times. What is the significance of a significant day, what traditions must be observed, what can and cannot be done — read in the Izvestia material.

What is the date of the Summer Solstice in 2025?

The summer solstice usually falls on June 21st. But once every four years, in a leap year, which is 2025, an astronomical phenomenon occurs on June 21.

The meaning of the holiday Summer Solstice Day

The summer solstice is the longest daylight day, when 17 hours and 33 minutes pass from sunset to dawn at the latitude of Moscow. From an astronomical point of view, this event is the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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The event is called the solstice because for the observer, the whole day gives the impression that the sun is frozen at the zenith in one place and does not tilt towards the horizon. This effect is due to the tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation towards the sun at 23.4 degrees, which is the lowest possible value, and almost the entire Northern Hemisphere faces the sun.

In many cultures, the summer solstice was considered a special holiday. Many rituals associated with this event have been preserved since pagan times. The Slavs celebrated the feast of Ivan Kupala on the longest summer day, but with the transition to the Gregorian calendar, the date shifted.

Summer Solstice Day on June 21: what can and cannot be done

It is believed that the longest daylight hours are filled with endless energy and you need to take as many opportunities as possible from it. Most of the rituals on this day are associated with the heavenly body — for example, it is believed that if you wake up at first light and wash your face with morning dew, good luck will accompany you in all your endeavors. Girls tend to preserve their youth and beauty in this way.

One of the most common rituals is going to a sauna or a pond to cleanse the body and soul. People who are interested in esotericism go through practices and meditations to get closer to the energy of the sun and absorb it into themselves.

A popular tradition of the holiday is evening bonfires. People go out into nature, spend evenings by the fire, and residents of cities light candles in their homes.

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In addition, it is customary to decorate homes with greenery and flowers, attracting summer and warmth into life.

It is customary to make wishes on the day of the summer solstice, because it is believed that the universe itself promotes dreams on this day.

What not to do on the Day of the Summer Solstice

On a bright and positive energy-filled holiday day, one should not stir up conflicts, show selfishness and aggression. It is necessary to keep a positive attitude and get rid of dark thoughts.

Folk signs of June 21

Weather signs are given special importance on the day of the holiday. Thus, abundant dew is considered a harbinger of a rich harvest, while rain and wind, on the contrary, promise difficulties with food. If there are a lot of stars in the sky at night, then a lot of mushrooms are expected by the beginning of autumn.

Some signs are related to matters of the heart. So, people say that if a young man pours water on a girl, then the couple will get married soon. And it doesn't matter if it was done on purpose or by accident.