The 24 Solar Terms
하지
夏至
Summer Solstice · Summer
In 2026: Sun, June 21
Solar terms shift by about a day from year to year; this date is for 2026 (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute).
What it means
The longest day of the year.
Weather around this time
Monsoon rains usually begin soon after.
Seasonal food and customs
Newly harvested potatoes (haji gamja).