Many people wonder when spring actually starts. Does it make its debut on March 1st, or does it officially get marked on the calendar later on in March when it is the ‘spring equinox’? You’re about to find out this and many other interesting facts about the equinox and the proper start of one of the most beautiful and yearned-for seasons of the year.
When Does Spring Start and What Is the First Day of Spring in 2026?
The first day of spring in 2026 will officially begin on Friday, March 20th, at exactly 15:46 (CET), marking the arrival of the spring equinox. This astronomical event occurs when the Earth’s tilt and orbit align in such a way that the Sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal hours of daylight and darkness across the globe.
For those who closely follow the changing seasons, the spring equinox is more than just a date on the calendar because it signifies the official transition from winter to spring in the Northern Hemisphere and from summer to autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Interestingly, the equinox doesn’t fall on the same date every year due to the way our modern calendar accounts for leap years and the Earth’s slightly irregular orbit around the Sun.
