Day Guide for Saturday June 23rd 2018

This is our day guide for Saturday June 23rd 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 174 of 2018.

Holidays on June 23rd 2018

Estonia: Victory Day. Marks the key victory in the 1919 Battle of Võnnu (near Cesis, Latvia)
Finland: Midsummer Day. Midsummer in Finland was originally a pagan festival that celebrates the longest day of the year
Latvia: Midsummer Eve. Ligo is a Latvian festival, which celebrates the summer solstice, the day when it has the shortest night and the longest day
Luxembourg: National Day. The official birthday of the Grand Duke although no Grand Duke/Duchess has ever had a real birthday that fell on this day

Not a Public Holiday

Poland: Father's Day. A day to celebrate fathers. Always celebrated on 23 June every year
Sweden: Midsummer Day. Originally a pagan festival that celebrates the longest day of the year

Regional

Switzerland (regional): Fête d'Indépendance. On 23 June 1974, Jura seceded from Berne becoming the 23rd Canton

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There are no observances today.

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