Sankthansaften (Midsummer's Eve)

When is Sankthansaften (Midsummer's Eve) 2027?

Sankthansaften (Midsummer's Eve) 2027 runs on Wednesday, June 23, 2027.

How the dates are set: Celebrated on June 23 every year in Norway.

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Sankthansaften (Midsummer's Eve) schedule

• Evening of June 23: Large communal bonfires are lit by beaches, lakes, parks and fjords.

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About Sankthansaften (Midsummer's Eve)

Bonfires burn by beaches, lakes and fjords across Norway on the longest-light night of the year.

Sankthansaften is celebrated on June 23 every year in Norway. Communities light large bonfires by beaches, lakes, parks and fjords. Families and friends gather for barbecues and songs in the long twilight. The catch is that there is no single venue, so most visitors pick a town and look up its local bonfire.

Know before you go

• Bonfires are held in many towns, so choose one and check its local plans.
• June 23 falls on a Wednesday in 2027.
• Oslo Airport (OSL) is the main hub; the Oslo fjord has bonfire sites reachable from the city.

Planning the trip

• Best time to visit Norway

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