June has rolled around once again on the Animal Crossing New Horizons Island, and this month is packed to the brim with new content, fresh activities, and plenty of seasonal flair. From wedding bells ringing across Harv's Island to sharks circling the shores, there's something for every kind of player to enjoy. Let's take a closer look at everything coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons this June 2026.

ACNH June Update 2026 - Events, Seasonal Items, DIYs, Critters & Changes

June is arguably one of the most content-packed months in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The Northern Hemisphere is rolling into the start of summer, the Rainy Season, and the Shark Season, while the Southern Hemisphere transitions into the heart of winter, complete with snowfall and auroras. Add to that a month-long Wedding Season, the return of the Bug Off, seven seasonal events, and a fresh wave of critters, and you've got plenty to keep you busy on your island.

To help you plan ahead, here's a complete walkthrough of everything you can look forward to this month, from events and DIYs to birthdays and scenery shifts.

ACNH June Events & Seasonal Items

June packs in a surprising number of events this year, with the Wedding Season acting as the headliner. Add in solstice celebrations, festivals, and the first Bug-Off of summer, and there's something happening on almost every day of the month.

Wedding Season (June 1 - June 30)

Wedding Season is a special June event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons that takes place on Harv's Island, where players assist Reese and Cyrus — a happily married alpaca couple — by decorating themed wedding chapels and photographing their anniversary photo shoots. In return, players earn Heart Crystals, a unique event currency used to collect exclusive Wedding Series furniture, clothing, and interior items.

How to Join the Event?

On the first day of June, Isabelle will announce the start of Wedding Season during her daily announcements. After leaving their house, the player will receive a call from Harvey asking for help with a photo shoot on his island. Upon arriving at Harv's Island, the player will find Harvey, Cyrus, and Reese gathered together — and after speaking with them, Harvey will guide the player into a room where Reese and Cyrus ask for help decorating it like a wedding chapel.

Each day, Reese requests a different themed photo shoot, unlocking new items to use and purchase. Once the room is properly decorated, the player takes a photo of the couple and earns Heart Crystals (the better the decoration, the larger the reward). On the sixth day, players set up a wedding party (no photo required) and receive the Reese & Cyrus Photo Plate. Players can purchase up to 8 items per day from Cyrus using Heart Crystals, and additional crystals can be farmed daily by repeating photo shoots.

How to Collect Heart Crystals

Heart Crystals are the special event currency for Wedding Season, and they can only be earned on Harv's Island during photo shoots with Reese and Cyrus. Here's how to collect them:

• Complete daily photo shoots - Each day, Reese will ask for a different themed wedding photo. Decorate the room according to the day's theme and snap a photo of the couple to earn Heart Crystals as a reward.

• Decorate the room thoroughly - The amount of Heart Crystals you receive depends on how well-decorated the room is. The more wedding-themed furniture and matching decor you place, the bigger the payout.

• Repeat photo shoots daily - Photo shoots can be redone every day throughout June, allowing players to farm more Heart Crystals over time.

• Use unlocked items wisely - As you progress through each day's themed shoot, Reese and Cyrus unlock new wedding-themed items you can use during decoration, helping you create even more elaborate setups for higher rewards.

Tip: Save your Heart Crystals for the most expensive items first (like the Wedding pipe organ at 40 crystals, or the Wedding arch, dress, and tuxedo at 20 each), since you're limited to 8 purchases per day from Cyrus.

Items to Collect During the Event

Free Gift from Reese

• Reese & Cyrus Photo Plate - Awarded after completing the wedding party on day 6.

Purchased from Cyrus with Heart Crystals

Furniture

• Wedding arch — 20 heart crystals

• Wedding bench — 5 heart crystals (also obtainable from Reese)

• Wedding cake — 5 heart crystals

• Wedding candle set — 4 heart crystals

• Wedding chair — 3 heart crystals

• Wedding decoration — 3 heart crystals

• Wedding flower stand — 4 heart crystals

• Wedding head table — 6 heart crystals

• Wedding pipe organ — 40 heart crystals

• Wedding table — 6 heart crystals

• Wedding welcome board — 5 heart crystals

Clothing

• Bridal veil — 12 heart crystals

• Wedding dress — 20 heart crystals

• Wedding pumps — 6 heart crystals

• Wedding shoes — 6 heart crystals

• Wedding tuxedo — 20 heart crystals

Interior (Walls, Floors & Rugs)

• Blue wedding rug — 4 heart crystals

• Red wedding rug — 4 heart crystals

• White wedding rug — 4 heart crystals

• Brown wedding flooring — 12 heart crystals

• Green wedding flooring — 12 heart crystals

• White wedding flooring — 12 heart crystals

• Brown wedding wall — 12 heart crystals

• Green wedding wall — 12 heart crystals

• White wedding wall — 12 heart crystals

• Wedding-party wall — 12 heart crystals

DIY Recipes (Crafted)

• Wedding fence — Recipe given by Harvey before the 7th photo shoot. Materials: 5× Iron nugget, 3× Softwood.

• Wedding wand — Recipe given by Cyrus after the 7th photo shoot. Materials: 1× Wedding flower stand, 3× Star fragment.

Available from Able Sisters (June 1–30)

• Shiromuku

• Tsunokakushi

• White Hakama with Crest

Available from Nook Shopping (June 1–30)

• Nuptial Bell

• Nuptial Doorplate

• Nuptial Ring Pillow

• Flower-Petal Basket

Dragon Boat Festival & Dano Festival (Jun 10 - Jun 19)

The Dragon Boat Festival (also known as Duanwu Festival) and the Dano Festival are traditional East Asian holidays celebrated in Animal Crossing: New Horizons through limited-time Nook Shopping items. The Dragon Boat Festival, observed in China and other Chinese-speaking regions, falls on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar and is famously associated with dragon boat races and eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings). The Dano Festival is a Korean traditional holiday celebrated on the same lunar date, featuring customs like washing hair with iris water and enjoying seasonal treats. Both events bring culturally themed collectible items to players' islands.

Items to Collect During the Event

Dragon Boat Festival - Available from Nook Shopping

• Zongzi — A traditional sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves, the iconic food associated with the Dragon Boat Festival.

• Dragon Boat — A decorative miniature dragon boat, representing the famous boat races held during the festival.

Dano Festival – Available from Nook Shopping

• Surichwi Tteok — A traditional Korean rice cake made with mugwort, eaten during the Dano Festival.

• Changpo Mulyak (Iris-Infused Water) — A ceremonial item used in the Dano custom of washing hair with iris-infused water for good fortune and health.

International Children's Day (June 1st – June 15th)

International Children's Day is a seasonal event celebrated in Animal Crossing: New Horizons on June 1st each year, honoring the global day dedicated to children's well-being and happiness. During this event, players can obtain a special commemorative item through Nook Shopping, making it a simple but charming way to mark the occasion on their island.

Items to Collect During the Event

Available from Nook Shopping (June 1 only)

• Wee Folk Costume - A cute children's-themed outfit released in celebration of International Children's Day, purchasable with Bells through the Nook Shopping Special Goods section.

Father's Day (June 1st – June 30th)

Father's Day is a seasonal event celebrated in Animal Crossing: New Horizons to honor fathers and father figures around the world. Observed on the third Sunday of June in many countries (including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and others), the event introduces a limited-time themed item through Nook Shopping, giving players a charming way to commemorate the occasion on their island.

Items to Collect During the Event

Available from Nook Shopping (Limited time around the third Sunday of June)

• Thank-You Dad Mug — A heartwarming commemorative mug designed to celebrate Father's Day, perfect for decorating your home or gifting to a villager dad on your island.

Summer Solstice (June 15th – June 21st, Northern Hemisphere)

The Summer Solstice is a seasonal Nook Shopping event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons that celebrates the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day in the Southern Hemisphere. Unlike standard in-game events, the Summer Solstice does not feature special NPCs or activities - instead, it is observed through a limited-time selection of sunny, midsummer-themed items available exclusively through Nook Shopping.

Items to Collect During the Event

Available from Nook Shopping (June 15–21 in the Northern Hemisphere / December 15–22 in the Southern Hemisphere)

• Sunflower Crown - A bright, cheerful flower crown made of sunflowers, perfect for embracing the midsummer spirit.

• Sunflower Rug - A round rug featuring a large sunflower design, adding a sunny touch to any interior.

• Sunflower Sunglasses - Fun, oversized sunglasses shaped like sunflowers — a quirky summer accessory.

• Maypole - A traditional decorative pole adorned with ribbons, often used in midsummer celebrations across many cultures.

Winter Solstice (June 15th – June 21st, Southern Hemisphere)

The Winter Solstice is a seasonal Nook Shopping event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons that celebrates the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day in the Southern Hemisphere. Unlike standard in-game events, the Winter Solstice does not feature special NPCs or activities - instead, it is observed through a limited-time selection of cozy, wintry-themed items available exclusively through Nook Shopping, giving players a warm and festive way to mark the seasonal milestone on their island.

Items to Collect During the Event

Available from Nook Shopping (December 15–22 in the Northern Hemisphere / June 15–21 in the Southern Hemisphere)

• Midwinter Sweater - A warm, cozy sweater designed to celebrate the longest night of the year, perfect for staying snug during the coldest days.

• Aurora Wall - A stunning wall design featuring the northern lights (aurora borealis), evoking the magical winter skies of the solstice season.

• Bathtub with Yuzu - A traditional Japanese-style bathtub filled with yuzu citrus fruit, referencing the custom of taking a yuzu bath on the winter solstice for warmth and good health.

• Tangyuan - A bowl of sweet glutinous rice balls, a traditional Chinese winter solstice food symbolizing family togetherness and reunion.

Bug-Off (June 27th, Northern Hemisphere)

The first Bug-Off of the season takes place on the fourth Saturday of June. Flick stops by the plaza to host, rewarding players for catching as many bugs as possible within a short timeframe. Possible prizes include:

• Butterfly Backpack

• Artisanal Bug Cage

• Bug Aloha Shirt

• Bronze, Silver, or Gold Trophies

Southern Hemisphere players can still take part by traveling to a friend's island.

With the events covered, let's move over to the DIY side of things and see what new materials and recipes are popping up.

Now that you know what events are running, let's move on to the DIY recipes and crafting materials available this month.

ACNH June DIYs (Recipes, Materials, Items To Craft)

A new month means a fresh rotation of crafting materials, and June brings some great ones depending on your hemisphere.

Northern Hemisphere – Summer Shells

• Young Spring Bamboo is leaving - say goodbye!

• Summer Shells start spawning along the beach from June 1st through August.

• DIY recipes for Summer Shell items can be found in balloons and bottles, including:

• Summer-Shell Rug

• Shell Wand

• Starry-Sands Flooring

• And many more summery items

Southern Hemisphere – Snowflakes

• Acorns and Pine Cones remain available until June 10th.

• From June 10th onward, snow begins falling, bringing Small and Large Snowflakes as new crafting materials.

• Build snowmen during this time to receive matching frozen-themed DIY recipes.

Special Items at Nook's Cranny

Nook's Cranny also rotates its stock to match the season:

• Northern Hemisphere: Summer-themed exterior, with the Surfboard and Retro Fan available all summer long.

• Southern Hemisphere: Winter-themed exterior, with the Round Space Heater and Celebratory Candles in stock all winter.

Now that your toolbox is sorted, let's see which critters are making their way to your island this month.

ACNH June Critters (Coming & Leaving Bugs, Fish, Sea Creatures)

June is the month of big catches, especially shark season! Here's what's arriving and what's leaving.

Bugs

Northern Hemisphere – Arriving:

• Emperor Butterfly

• Firefly (only available this one month!)

• Drone Beetle

• Goliath Beetle

• Rainbow Stag

• Mosquito

Northern Hemisphere – Leaving end of June:

• Common Butterfly, Yellow Butterfly, Peacock Butterfly, Firefly, Ladybug, Violin Beetle, Pillbug, Centipede

Southern Hemisphere – Arriving:

• Emperor Butterfly, Rajah Brooke's Birdwing, Dung Beetle

• No bugs leaving this month

Fish

Northern Hemisphere – Arriving (Shark Season starts!):

• Giant Snakehead, Tilapia, Piranha, Arowana, Dorado, Gar, Arapaima

• Saddled Bichir, Ribbon Eel

• Saw Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Great White Shark, Whale Shark, Suckerfish

Northern Hemisphere – Leaving:

• Cherry Salmon, Char

Southern Hemisphere – Arriving:

• Pond Smelt, Stringfish, Sea Butterfly, Squid, Oarfish

Southern Hemisphere – Leaving:

• Pike

Shark Tip: New players need to catch 50 other fish before sharks start spawning. Once they do, they'll appear regularly throughout the summer.

Sea Creatures

Northern Hemisphere – Arriving:

• Abalone, Gazami Crab, Mussel, Sea Grapes, Tiger Prawn

Northern Hemisphere – Leaving:

• Firefly Squid

Southern Hemisphere – Arriving:

• None this month

Southern Hemisphere – Leaving (a long list!):

• Acorn Barnacle, Mantis Shrimp, Mussel, Octopus, Pearl Oyster, Scallop, Sea Anemone, Sea Slug, Sea Star, Spiny Lobster, Whelk

Be sure to grab everything before it disappears! Now let's see which villagers are blowing out the candles this month.

ACNH June Birthdays

A whole crowd of villagers and special characters celebrate their birthdays in June. If you're a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber, you can also collect their icons through the Switch Online section to use as your console profile picture — just remember to grab them before the month ends.

Special Character Birthdays

• June 6: Lyle

• June 7: Timmy and Tommy

• June 20: Phineas

• June 28: Copper

With birthdays sorted, let's wrap up by looking at all the subtle scenery changes around your island this month.

ACNH June Scenery Changes

Beyond events and items, June brings plenty of natural and atmospheric shifts that completely change the feel of your island.

Weather

Northern Hemisphere:

• The Rainy Season kicks off, running June 16th through July 5th.

• From June 16th onward, there's a 38% chance of Heavy Rain any given day — the highest rainfall chance of the year.

Southern Hemisphere:

• June 10 is a guaranteed 100% Snow Day, blanketing your island in white.

• The Aurora Borealis begins appearing from June 11th, typically between 6 PM and 4 AM for about an hour.

Bushes

Northern Hemisphere:

• Pink and White Azalea bushes stop flowering.

• Blue and Pink Hydrangeas bloom from June 1 through July.

• Plumeria Bushes (added in the 2.0 update) bloom in pink and yellow from June 1 through September.

Southern Hemisphere:

• Holly continues flowering until June 15.

• Red and Pink Camellia bushes bloom from June 16 through September.

Clouds

A subtle but lovely detail:

• Northern Hemisphere: Thin Clouds disappear as summer approaches and won't return until autumn — mostly due to all those rain clouds and clear summer skies.

• Southern Hemisphere: Cirrus and Cirrocumulus Clouds vanished at the end of May, replaced by Billow Clouds starting June 1 throughout winter.

General Atmosphere

• Northern Hemisphere islands are looking lush and green, with full summer vibes setting in.

• Southern Hemisphere islands turn cold and snowy — bundle your character up nice and warm!

June is genuinely one of the busiest and most rewarding months on the New Horizons Island. Between the month-long Wedding Season, the return of the Bug Off, seven seasonal events, the start of Shark Season, and all the subtle natural changes happening around your island, there's plenty to keep you logging in every single day.

Whatever hemisphere you're playing in, take advantage of the limited-time items, hunt down those new critters before they vanish, and enjoy the seasonal scenery while it lasts. Happy crossing, and have a wonderful June!