The Summer Solstice is celebrated to mark the longest day of the year.
Cultures from all over the world flock to key destinations in order to make the most of the evening, also known as Midsummer Day. The sun reaches its highest altitude of the year on Wednesday, June 21, with the sun rising at 4.52am and setting at 9.27pm, meaning a total of 16 hours of sunshine.
The annual celebration allows you the best chance to plan ahead and make the most of the event. You can make the most of the Summer Solstice in whatever form you desire but there are events to help pad out the day.
