June 2026 Calendar Released, Revealing Key Dates for Summer Solstice and Major Federal Holidays
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The official June 2026 calendar has been published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office, outlining a month of significant astronomical events and federally recognized observances. According to the document, the summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, will occur on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 4:24 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The calendar also confirms that no major federal holidays fall in June, though Father’s Day is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, aligning with the solstice. In terms of weekdays, June 2026 begins on a Monday and ends on a Tuesday, comprising 30 days total. The release has prompted public interest in planning vacations, school schedules, and workplace calendars, as millions of Americans now consult the June 2026 calendar for long-weekend opportunities around the solstice. Authorities advise checking local ordinances for any regional holidays or school closures not reflected on the federal calendar.