The Midsummer's Eve bonfire is one of the oldest known bonfire celebrations in Norway. In older times, people also used to light bonfires at other Church festivals such as Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost. The flames were believed to guard against evil spirits, which, according to old folklore were particularly active on Midsummer's Eve.
Improved Fire Protection
Regulations for fire protection have been strengthened in the past decades, and today, there are far fewer bonfires than before. In some areas, people organize large public fires, while others still make bonfires on private properties.
Midsummer Eve Observances
Year
Weekday
Date
Name
Holiday Type
2018
Sat
Jun 23
Midsummer Eve
Observance
2019
Sun
Jun 23
Midsummer Eve
Observance
2020
Tue
Jun 23
Midsummer Eve
Observance
2021
Wed
Jun 23
Midsummer Eve
Observance
2022
Thu
Jun 23
Midsummer Eve
Observance
2023
Fri
Jun 23
Midsummer Eve
Observance
2024
Sun
Jun 23
Midsummer Eve
Observance
2025
Mon
Jun 23
Midsummer Eve
Observance
2026
Tue
Jun 23
Midsummer Eve
Observance
2027
Wed
Jun 23
Midsummer Eve
Observance
2028
Fri
Jun 23
Midsummer Eve
Observance
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