The Nativity of St John the Baptist is celebrated worldwide every June 24, commemorating the birth of John the Baptist, a significant figure in Christianity known as the forerunner of Jesus Christ. This feast day is unique as it marks the anniversary of the saint's birth, unlike most other saint commemorations that focus on death. It is closely linked to the summer solstice celebrations, often referred to as Midsummer. The holiday is a public holiday in Baltic countries such as Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and a bank holiday in Andorra. In Spain, it is recognized as St John's Day, an official holiday in Catalonia, and it is also celebrated as the national holiday of Quebec, where John the Baptist is the patron saint. The observance typically includes various local customs and festivities associated with the summer season.