Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2028
Monday, March 20, 2028 (UTC)
Exact moment: 02:17 UTC on Monday, March 20, 2028
When is Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2028?
Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2028 occurs at 02:17 UTC on Monday, March 20, 2028 (Sunday, March 19, 10:17 PM US Eastern time).
How many days until Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2028?
As of October 16, 2026, there are 521 days until Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2028, which occurs at 02:17 UTC on Monday, March 20, 2028 (Sunday, March 19, 10:17 PM US Eastern time). Thatโs 521 days ยท about 74 weeks ยท about 17 months.
- Date (UTC)
- Monday, March 20, 2028
- Day of week (UTC)
- Monday
- Type
- World Events
- Duration
- 1 day
Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2028 dates by country
| Country | Observed on | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฏ๐ต Japan | Mon, Mar 20 | Mon, Mar 20 public holiday |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico | Sun, Mar 19 ยท differs | โ |
| ๐จ๐ณ China | Mon, Mar 20 | โ |
| ๐บ๐ธ United States | Sun, Mar 19 ยท differs | โ |
| ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom | Mon, Mar 20 | โ |
Other holidays in March 2028
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.