FIRST DAY OF SPRING
- Date
- Sat, Mar 20, 2027
- Start Time
- 1:00 AM
- Venue
- Holiday!, , ,
Astronomical spring in 2026 begins on Friday, March 20, 2026, while meteorological spring begins earlier on March 1, 2026.
Astronomical Spring 2026
Start: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 10:45–10:46 AM EDT depending on source
End: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Astronomical spring is defined by the vernal equinox, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north.
Meteorological Spring 2026
Start: Sunday, March 1, 2026
End: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Meteorological spring follows fixed calendar months (March–May).
These dates reflect both common definitions used in the United States for the 2026 spring season.
Astronomical Spring 2026
Start: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 10:45–10:46 AM EDT depending on source
End: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Astronomical spring is defined by the vernal equinox, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north.
Meteorological Spring 2026
Start: Sunday, March 1, 2026
End: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Meteorological spring follows fixed calendar months (March–May).
These dates reflect both common definitions used in the United States for the 2026 spring season.