Countdown
Days until Spring (Vernal Equinox)
Spring officially arrives in the Northern Hemisphere at the Vernal Equinox around March 20. Countdown to longer daylight, warmer temperatures, and the spring season.
Time remaining
6 months, 20 days remaining (203 total days).
Anchor date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 · next occurrence resolved automatically
Spring is in 0 years, 6 months, and 20 days (203 total days) — next date Saturday, March 20, 2027.
Quick facts
- Astronomical event
- Vernal Equinox (equal day and night)
- Typical date
- March 19–21 (Northern Hemisphere)
- Daylight trend
- Daylight hours expand each day toward Summer Solstice
- Associated milestones
- Easter, Daylight Saving Time, Cherry Blossom bloom
- Meteorological vs astronomical
- Meteorological spring begins March 1; astronomical spring begins at the equinox
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: 2025-03-20
· recurrence: yearly-fixed · day-level anchors use a noon local interpretation to avoid DST edge flips.
Timeline
- Early March Daylight Saving Time begins; clocks spring forward.
- March 20 Astronomical first day of Spring (Vernal Equinox).
- April–May Spring holiday season (Easter, Earth Day, Mother's Day, Memorial Day).
- June 20 Spring transitions into Summer at the Summer Solstice.
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FAQ
When is the first day of spring?
Astronomical spring begins on the Vernal Equinox, typically on March 19, 20, or 21.
What is an equinox?
An equinox occurs when the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the Sun, resulting in nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness.
What is the difference between meteorological and astronomical spring?
Meteorological spring always begins on March 1 based on temperature cycles, while astronomical spring begins on the astronomical equinox.
What holidays happen during spring in the US?
Major spring holidays include St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Earth Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day.