June is in the second quarter (Q2) of a calendar year, alongside April and May, and the sixth and final month in the first half of the year (January–June). [3][4] Under the ISO week date system, June incidentally begins in either the 22nd or 23rd week of the year. [5]
June is the official kick-off for summer and it's jam-packed with holidays. From Father's Day to Juneteenth, here is everything worth celebrating all June.
Discover June holidays, the Strawberry Moon, summer solstice, gardening tips, seasonal recipes, and fun facts about the month of June.
June Holidays Your guide to every national day and holiday in June 21 JUN SUN Summer Solstice It's the day with the most sunshine, the longest day of the year. Celebrate the official start of summer with outdoor fun!
June is the sixth month in the Gregorian calendar and has 30 days. It is the first month of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere and astronomical winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
June, the sixth month of the Gregorian calendar, arrives as the bright atmosphere of summer takes hold of the Northern Hemisphere in full swing. June has 30 days, and it signifies the midpoint of the year, bringing with it longer, sunny days.
Origins of June June, often linked with sunny days and the arrival of summer, likely owes its name to Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, fertility and childbirth.
There are several awareness months celebrated in June — though the five that often get the most attention include LGBTQ+ Pride Month, PTSD Awareness Month, Men’s Health Month, Gun Violence Awareness Month, and Immigrant Heritage Month.