lipiec

Lipiec is the seventh month of the Gregorian calendar and the Polish name for July. The name lipiec is derived from lipa, the linden tree, reflecting a traditional association with nature and midsummer in Polish culture. The month has 31 days and lies between Czerwiec (June) and Sierpień (August). In the Northern Hemisphere, lipiec falls in the middle of summer.

In climate terms, lipiec is typically warm, with long days and varying amounts of rainfall depending on the region. In Poland and much of Central Europe, it is part of the peak growing season, when crops are cultivated and, in many years, harvested in some areas. The atmosphere often features a combination of hot spells and occasional rain showers.

There are no nationwide Polish holidays unique to lipiec, though it is a common vacation period and a time of various local and regional events. In an international context, July includes several well-known holidays, such as the Fourth of July in the United States and Bastille Day on July 14 in France, among others. Overall, lipiec marks a middle of summer in Polish culture and calendar.