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when will spring start

Spring in 2026 (Northern Hemisphere) will start on Friday, March 20, 2026, at about 10:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, which is 14:46 UTC.

Quick Scoop: When Will Spring Start?

  • Astronomical spring (official start):
    • Date: Friday, March 20, 2026.
* Time: Around 10:46 a.m. EDT (14:46 UTC), when the spring (vernal) equinox occurs.

* This is when the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north and day and night are nearly equal in length.
  • Meteorological spring (by calendar/temperatures):
    • Runs from March 1 to May 31 in the Northern Hemisphere.
* Used by climatologists and weather services because it lines up neatly with temperature patterns and whole months.

Different Ways People Talk About “Spring”

  • Calendar/astronomical view: “Spring starts on the equinox, this year March 20.”
  • Weather/climate view: Many say “spring” as soon as March begins, following the meteorological definition.
  • Local/feeling-based view (forum style):

“Spring starts when my allergies flare up or when the crocuses and trees start budding where I live.”

In online forum discussions, people often debate whether “real spring” is the equinox date, the first warm spell, or when plants and birds clearly change, and this can vary a lot by region and microclimate.

Mini FAQ

  1. Is spring always March 20?
    • No, it usually falls on March 19–21, depending on the year and time zone, but in 2026 it is on March 20 everywhere in North America.
  1. How long does spring last?
    • Astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere runs from the March equinox to the June solstice and averages about 92.8 days.
  1. What about the Southern Hemisphere?
    • There, spring 2026 begins at the September equinox (around September 22–23).

TL;DR: If you’re asking “when will spring start” in 2026 in the Northern Hemisphere, mark your calendar for Friday, March 20, 2026 (equinoctial spring), though many people and weather services treat March 1 as the practical start of spring.

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