Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2026

Friday, March 20, 2026 (UTC)

Exact moment: 14:46 UTC on Friday, March 20, 2026

Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2026 occurred at 14:46 UTC on Friday, March 20, 2026. See Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2027 →

When is Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2026?

Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2026 occurred at 14:46 UTC on Friday, March 20, 2026.

How many days until Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, it has been 210 days since Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2026, which occurred at 14:46 UTC on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Date (UTC): Friday, March 20, 2026
Day of week (UTC): Friday
Type: World Events
Duration: 1 day

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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 — while the Southern Hemisphere begins autumn at the very same instant.

For the full story — history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs — see the Spring (Vernal) Equinox guide.

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