How many days until Spring?
Astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere begins at the March equinox, around March 20.
278 days until Spring
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Date
Saturday, March 20, 2027
Day of the Week
Saturday
Weeks & Days
39w 5d
Months (approx)
9.1
Business Days
200
Total Days
278
When is Spring?
The start of spring is set by the March equinox, an astronomical moment that shifts slightly each year. This page computes it with Jean Meeus’ equinox algorithm rather than using a fixed date.
The March equinox is the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north, giving roughly equal day and night across the globe.
It marks the start of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere and astronomical autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
Astronomical vs. meteorological spring
There are two common definitions of when spring begins. Astronomical spring starts at the March equinox, the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north, which is what this countdown tracks. Meteorological spring, used by forecasters for record-keeping, always begins on March 1.
At the equinox, day and night are close to equal length everywhere on Earth, and from then until the June solstice the days continue to lengthen in the Northern Hemisphere.
Spring dates by year
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027next | March 20 | Saturday |
| 2028 | March 20 | Monday |
| 2029 | March 20 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | March 20 | Wednesday |
| 2031 | March 20 | Thursday |
| 2032 | March 20 | Saturday |
| 2033 | March 20 | Sunday |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Spring?
Spring is on Saturday, March 20, 2027 — that is 278 days away. The live countdown above updates to the exact time remaining in your local time zone.
What day of the week is Spring 2027?
Spring falls on a Saturday in 2027.
Does spring always start on the same day?
No. The equinox can fall on March 19, 20, or 21 depending on the year and your time zone. This countdown uses the calculated astronomical date.
What happens at the spring equinox?
The Sun crosses the celestial equator, giving nearly equal day and night worldwide and marking the start of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
When is the first day of spring?
Astronomically it is the March equinox (around March 20). Meteorological spring, used by forecasters, begins on March 1.
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