When is the next first day of spring?

The next listed start of astronomical spring is March 20, 2027, using UTC.

Is spring always on March 20?

No. Astronomical spring is tied to the March equinox, so the date can shift between March 19, March 20, and March 21 depending on the year and time zone.

What is the difference between astronomical and meteorological spring?

Astronomical spring begins at the March equinox. Meteorological spring uses fixed months and starts on March 1 in the Northern Hemisphere.

Does the first day of spring mean warm weather starts?

Not necessarily. The equinox is a calendar and astronomy marker, while local spring weather depends on climate and short-term weather patterns.

Is this date the same worldwide?

The equinox happens at the same moment globally, but the calendar date can differ by time zone. It also marks autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.

How Many Days Until Astronomical Spring? (2027)

Next event in

First Day of Astronomical Spring

Track the next start of spring by the March equinox.

254 Days

00 Hours

39 Minutes

55 Seconds

First Day of Astronomical Spring Days Until: Saturday, March 20, 2027

Weeks Remaining: 36 weeks and 2 days

Months Remaining: 8 months and 14 days

Add to Google Calendar

✓

How many days until First Day of Astronomical Spring?

First Day of Astronomical Spring is on Saturday, March 20, 2027. There are 254 days left until First Day of Astronomical Spring. It is observed around march 20 in the northern hemisphere.

Plan the date

Date & Planning Details

254 days left

Next date Saturday, March 20, 2027

First Day of Astronomical Spring is observed around march 20 in the northern hemisphere.

DaySaturday Time zoneUTC

Date status Varies by region

Astronomical spring begins at the March equinox. The listed dates use UTC, so the local calendar date can differ in some time zones.

When it happens Around March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere

Public holiday? No

Usually treated as an observance, not a day off.

Useful for Garden planning, travel timing, weather tracking, school calendars, and seasonal content

Day type Seasonal date

Category Seasonal Dates

Month March

Embed this countdown

<iframe src="https://daysuntildate.com/spring/" width="100%" height="260" loading="lazy" style="border:0;border-radius:16px;" title="First Day of Astronomical Spring Countdown"></iframe>

First Day of Astronomical Spring Calendar (2027-2035)

Year	Date	Day	Days Left	Weekend?
2027	March 20	Sat	254 days	Yes
2028	March 20	Mon	620 days	No
2029	March 20	Tue	985 days	No
2030	March 20	Wed	1350 days	No
2031	March 20	Thu	1715 days	No
2032	March 20	Sat	2081 days	Yes
2033	March 20	Sun	2446 days	Yes
2034	March 20	Mon	2811 days	No
2035	March 20	Tue	3176 days	No

What is First Day of Astronomical Spring?

The first day of astronomical spring marks the March equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It is based on Earth’s position around the Sun, not a fixed civil calendar date. Around this point, daylight and nighttime are close in length, and the season shifts toward longer days.

Calendar note

Astronomical spring is different from meteorological spring. Meteorological spring starts on March 1 every year, while astronomical spring starts at the March equinox.

Date variation note

The equinox can fall on March 19, March 20, or March 21 depending on the year and time zone.

Planning note

Use the countdown as a seasonal calendar marker, then check local weather and daylight conditions for planting, travel, outdoor events, or school planning.

Regional note

In the Southern Hemisphere, the March equinox marks the start of astronomical autumn, not spring.

Weather note

Spring weather does not always begin on the equinox. Local climate, altitude, ocean patterns, and latitude can make spring conditions arrive earlier or later.

This countdown uses the selected timezone to keep the live timer and date table consistent.