Spring 2026 will start on Friday, 20 March 2026 in the Northern Hemisphere.

Key dates for spring 2026

  • Astronomical spring (spring equinox) :
    • Starts: Friday, 20 March 2026
    • Time: 10:46 a.m. EDT (which is 14:46 UTC)
  • Meteorological spring (used by weather services):
    • Runs from 1 March to 31 May 2026 in the Northern Hemisphere.

So, if you go by the equinox , spring “officially” begins on 20 March 2026, but many forecasts and climate stats treat spring as starting on 1 March 2026.

“When will spring start in 2026?”
Most calendars, astronomy sites, and weather pages line up on that same answer: 20 March 2026 for the equinox, 1 March 2026 if you use meteorological seasons.

TL;DR:

  • Meteorological spring 2026: starts 1 March 2026.
  • Astronomical spring 2026: starts 20 March 2026 at 10:46 a.m. EDT / 14:46 UTC.

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