When is Beltane?

Beltane 2012

The date of Beltane 2012 is Tuesday 1 May 2012 in the Northern Hemisphere

The date of Beltane 2012 is Thursday 1 November 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere

Countdown to Beltane

There are -389 days until Beltane.
There are -9337 hours until Beltane.

What is Beltane?

Beltane is an ancient celtic festival and was when the herds were taken to their summer pastures. In Limerick, in the Republic of Ireland, an annual bonfire night is held on Beltane. This is a cultural remenant of the great Bealtane fire which was lit on the central hill of Uisneach 'the navel of Ireland' (in modern day County Westmeath).

When is Beltane?

Beltane marks the day when the sun is equidistant between its vernal equinox and summer solstice.