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May Day (beginning of Summer) observances in the Northern hemisphere (see April 30): Beltane (Gaelic)

May Day (beginning of Summer) observances in the Northern hemisphere (see April 30): Beltane (Gaelic)

Gaelic May Day festival
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🗓️ 1 May 2026

Beltane or Bealtaine is the Gaelic May Day festival, marking the beginning of summer. It is traditionally held on 1 May, or about midway between the spring equinox and summer solstice.

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