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- Spring begins at the March equinox, usually March 19 or 20.
- Meteorologists count spring from March 1, which you can also pick.
- From October 26, 2026 it is 145 days to the equinox and 126 days to March 1.
- The equinox date is worked out for each year, so the answer stays right.
How to use the days until spring calculator
Open the calculator
The countdown to spring is already selected, so the answer shows as soon as the page loads.
Read the days left
The main result shows the days left, with the weekday and full date. Below it you get weeks and days, sleeps, hours, minutes, and the weekdays and weekend days in between.
Switch the date if you like
Use the Count down to menu to pick another holiday, a season, or your own date.
Check future years
The Next five dates list shows the date and weekday for each of the next five years.
When does spring start?
Astronomical spring starts at the March equinox, when day and night are nearly equal. In the United States this is usually March 19 or 20. Meteorological spring always starts on March 1 and covers March, April and May. The calculator finds the exact moment of the equinox in U.S. Eastern time for each year.
How the date is found
Astronomical spring = March equinox (March 19 or 20)
Meteorological spring = March 1
Days left = start date − today
The equinox falls on March 20 in most years, and on March 19 in some leap-year cycles.
Worked examples
March equinox by year
U.S. Eastern time.
The date is March 19 or 20.
From October 26, 2026
Counting to the start of spring in 2027.
The two definitions are about three weeks apart.
Spring and daylight time
The clocks change in March.
Daylight saving time usually begins before the equinox.
Where this countdown helps
Gardening
Plan seed starting and planting.
Spring break
Count to a break or trip with your own date.
Days until Christmas
See the christmas countdown.
Days until Halloween
See the halloween countdown.
For weather and planting many people count from March 1. For the sun-based start, use the equinox. Both are in the menu.
Days until spring FAQ
How many days until spring?
Open the calculator. From October 26, 2026 it is 145 days to the March equinox, or 126 days to March 1.
What is the first day of spring?
Astronomically it is the March equinox, March 19 or 20. Meteorologists use March 1.
Why is the date sometimes March 19?
The equinox moment moves a few hours each year and the leap-year rule pulls it back, so it can land on March 19 in some years, such as 2028.
What date is the spring equinox this year?
Pick the first day of spring in the menu to see the date. The Next five dates list shows later years.
How many days until spring break?
Spring break dates vary by school. Choose Pick my own date and enter yours.
Is the equinox the same day everywhere?
The calculator uses U.S. Eastern time. In other time zones the date can differ by a day.