April 14, 2026, 4:35 a.m. ET
Delaware will see some summer-like climate this week, with potentially record-breaking high temperatures in the First State.
The summer appetizer can have individuals eager for lengthy evenings, cookouts and seaside climate when summer really arrives.
Whether it’s the unofficial or official begin of the season, right here’s what it is advisable to find out about summer’s pending arrival.
When is the first day of summer?
Like each season, there is an astronomical or meteorological first day of summer.
The astronomical first day of summer is when the solar reaches its highest level in the sky, which happens on the summer solstice. The 2026 solstice happens at 4:24 a.m. June 21.
Meteorological seasons are damaged into three-month segments. The summer section begins June 1 and ends on Aug. 31.
When is Memorial Day weekend?
Traditionally, Memorial Day weekend is thought-about the kickoff of summer. Memorial Day is noticed on May 25. The holiday, which usually aligns with one of the first heat weekends of the 12 months, offers most individuals a three-day weekend to exit and hopefully get pleasure from some good climate and loosen up.
If it seems like Memorial Day is early this 12 months, it’s as a result of it is. May 25 is the earliest day Memorial Day can happen.
How many 3-day weekends happen in summer 2026?
From the conventional begin on Memorial Day weekend to its conventional finish on Labor Day weekend, individuals will obtain 4 three-day weekends this summer.
- Memorial Day is noticed on Monday, May 25, for a three-day weekend.
- Juneteenth Day falls on Friday, June 19, for a three-day weekend.
- Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4, however the federal holiday is on Friday, July 3, giving individuals a three-day weekend.
- Labor Day is noticed on Monday, Sept. 7, for the ultimate three-day weekend of summer.
