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June

Month #6 • 30 days

Summer Season

30
Days in June
Pearl or Alexandrite
Birthstone
Summer
Season

Origin of the Name

Named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth. June has long been a popular month for weddings.

About June

June marks the beginning of summer with the summer solstice (longest day). It's the most popular month for weddings.

Birthstone: Pearl or Alexandrite

Pearl symbolizes purity and innocence. Alexandrite is known for its color-changing properties, appearing green in daylight and red under incandescent light.

Zodiac Signs

Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20)

Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 22)

Notable Days in June

  • Father's Day (Third Sunday)
  • Summer Solstice (around June 21)
  • Juneteenth (June 19)

Fun Facts About June

June is the most popular month for weddings in many countries

The summer solstice in June is the longest day of the year

June has more daylight hours than any other month in the Northern Hemisphere

Roses and honeysuckles are the flowers associated with June

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