Days Until Spring
Astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere begins at the March equinox, on March 19, 20 or 21.
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About the date
At the equinox the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north, and day and night are close to equal in length everywhere on Earth. This countdown runs to that instant, shown in your time zone.
Meteorological spring is simpler: March, April and May, starting March 1. In the Southern Hemisphere the March equinox starts fall.
The time is calculated on this page from a standard astronomical formula and is accurate to about a minute.
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Day | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 20 | Friday | 14:45 |
| 2027 | March 20 | Saturday | 20:25 |
| 2028 | March 20 | Monday | 02:17 |
| 2029 | March 20 | Tuesday | 08:02 |
| 2030 | March 20 | Wednesday | 13:52 |
| 2031 | March 20 | Thursday | 19:40 |
Questions people ask
Is the first day of spring always March 20?
Usually, but it can be March 19 or 21 depending on the year and your time zone.
When does meteorological spring start?
March 1 in the Northern Hemisphere.