Countdown
Days until Fall / Autumn (Autumnal Equinox)
Fall (Autumn) officially arrives at the Autumnal Equinox around September 22, bringing crisp air, colorful foliage, and favorite autumn holidays. Countdown to the start of fall.
Time remaining
11 months, 10 days remaining (344 total days).
Anchor date: Monday, September 22, 2025 · next occurrence resolved automatically
Fall is in 0 years, 11 months, and 10 days (344 total days) — next date Wednesday, September 22, 2027.
Quick facts
- Astronomical event
- Autumnal Equinox (Sun crosses celestial equator southward)
- Typical date
- September 22 or 23 (Northern Hemisphere)
- Foliage & weather
- Peak fall foliage color changes across New England and US forests
- Fall holidays
- Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving
- Etymology
- Fall references the falling leaves of deciduous trees in North America
How we calculate
Remaining time targets the next occurrence of this date (fixed calendar day or holiday rule), then breaks the gap into years, months, days, and a live HMS clock.
Anchor ISO: 2025-09-22
· recurrence: yearly-fixed · day-level anchors use a noon local interpretation to avoid DST edge flips.
Timeline
- September 22 Astronomical first day of Fall (Autumnal Equinox).
- October Foliage peaks across northern states; Halloween celebrated Oct 31.
- Early November Daylight Saving Time ends; clocks fall back.
- Late November Thanksgiving gathered on fourth Thursday of November.
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FAQ
When is the first day of fall?
Astronomical fall begins at the Autumnal Equinox, typically on September 22 or 23.
What is the difference between 'fall' and 'autumn'?
'Autumn' is the older Latin-derived term common in British English; 'Fall' (referencing falling leaves) became widely standardized in American English.
When do clocks fall back for Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday in November in the United States.
What holidays happen in autumn?
Autumn features Halloween (Oct 31), Election Day (early Nov), Veterans Day (Nov 11), and Thanksgiving (late Nov).