Autumn Equinox 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (UTC)
Exact moment: 00:05 UTC on Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Autumn Equinox 2026 occurred at 00:05 UTC on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (Tuesday, September 22, 8:05 PM US Eastern time). See Autumn Equinox 2027 โ
When is Autumn Equinox 2026?
Autumn Equinox 2026 occurred at 00:05 UTC on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (Tuesday, September 22, 8:05 PM US Eastern time).
How many days until Autumn Equinox 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, it has been 23 days since Autumn Equinox 2026, which occurred at 00:05 UTC on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (Tuesday, September 22, 8:05 PM US Eastern time).
- Date (UTC)
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Day of week (UTC)
- Wednesday
- Type
- World Events
- Duration
- 1 day
Autumn Equinox 2026 dates by country
| Country | Observed on | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฏ๐ต Japan | Wed, Sep 23 | Wed, Sep 23 public holiday |
| ๐จ๐ณ China | Wed, Sep 23 | โ |
| ๐บ๐ธ United States | Tue, Sep 22 ยท differs | โ |
| ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom | Wed, Sep 23 | โ |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico | Tue, Sep 22 ยท differs | โ |
Other holidays in September 2026
The autumn equinox, around September 22-23, is the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator heading south, bringing nearly equal day and night worldwide and opening astronomical autumn in the northern hemisphere.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Autumn Equinox guide.