The seasons of the year winter, summer, spring, and fall(autumn) are not usually capitalized in English. The only times they are capitalized are when they are at the beginning of sentences, in titles and when they form part of a proper noun.
Let’s look at some examples to make this clearer:
I don’t get home until summer 2025.
This is the first summer that I have been here.
This summer is much colder than last summer.
Summer’s End is a song by John Prine. (Title)
Summer is coming. (Start of a sentence)
The Summer Games are starting in two weeks. (Part of a proper noun).
Is Summer Break Capitalized?
The phrase “summer break” should not be capitalized when describing a vacation. “Summer Break” should be capitalized when describing an event.
Examples:
Oh, I really need summer break this year.
I can’t wait for the Summer Break Festival this year.
Is Summer Solstice Capitalized?
The phrase “summer solstice” should not be capitalized when describing the time of the year. . “Summer Solstice” should be capitalized when describing an event.
Examples:
The summer solstice is on the 21rst of December in the Southern Hemisphere.
Let’s go to the Summer Solstice Pagan Festival in Edinburgh.
Is Summer Olympics Capitalized?
Yes, “Summer Olympics” should be capitalized.
Example:
The Summer Olympics are taking place in Bern this year.
Is Summer Camp Capitalized?
No, “summer camp” should not be capitalized as it is not a proper noun.
Is Summer Vacation Capitalized?
The phrase “summer vacation” should not be capitalized when describing a vacation. “Summer Vacation” should be capitalized when describing an event.
Examples:
Oh, I really need summer vacation this year.
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