The first day of spring in 2026 (astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere) is Friday, March 20, 2026, with the spring equinox occurring at 10:46 a.m. EDT (14:46 UTC).

For a quick reference:

  • Date: March 20, 2026.
  • Day of the week: Friday.
  • Event: Spring (vernal) equinox, marking the official start of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

If you’re in a different time zone, the calendar date is still March 20, 2026; only the exact clock time of the equinox shifts based on local time.