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Longest day of the year.

Today's the longest day of the year.  Why then is Mid-summer's day next week sometime?

Gerry Tan ● 3937d5 Comments

Thanks Michael and Fred.

Gerry Tan ● 3937d

The 24th June is a quarter day, a fixed date to pay rent.The usual quarter days are: - 25 March - Lady Day, 24 June - Midsummer Day, 29 September - Michaelmas, 25 December - Christmas. The summer solstice is also known as Middsummer, so some confusion.

Fred Hunt ● 3937d

Gery Tan asked about:Midsummer dayMidsummer day is marked around the time of the summer solstice but should not be confused with it. European celebrations of Midsummer take place on a day between 21st June and 24th June, depending on regional traditions. In the United Kingdom Midsummer day takes place on 24th June, the feast of St John the Baptist.http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/paganism/holydays/summersolstice.shtmlBasically because its a religious festivalrather than a bank holiday with any commercialimplications the date can vary. Although it wouldbe interesting to know which date the Druids use at Stonehenge as the light goes through thestones in a special way on M S. Allegedly  michael adams

Michael Adams ● 3937d

Are you sure about Midsummer's Day date?  My calendar says its on Wednesday 24th June - I'm confused.  Anyone throw some light on this date please?

Gerry Tan ● 3937d

Midsummer's Day is today, the same day as the Solstice

Fred Hunt ● 3937d