Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026
Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2026 took place on Friday, March 20, 2026 (a Friday). See Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2027 โ
When is Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2026?
Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2026 is on Friday, March 20, 2026. It falls on a Friday.
How many days until Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2026?
Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2026 took place on Friday, March 20, 2026, 129 days ago.
- Date
- Friday, March 20, 2026
- Day of week
- Friday
- Type
- World Events
- Duration
- 1 day
The spring or vernal equinox, around March 20, is the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north, bringing nearly equal day and night everywhere on Earth and marking the astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere โ while the Southern Hemisphere begins autumn at the very same instant.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Spring (Vernal) Equinox guide.