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Traditionally, the first day of spring is marked by the spring equinox, which falls in March every year. Here's what you need to know about spring 2026.
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Get all the key dates for spring Christian holidays in 2026, including Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter. Plan your family calendar now.
Though the first day of spring is debatable, depending on who you talk to, what's not up for debate is that spring will begin sometime in March.
The first day of astronomical spring in 2026 is Friday, March 20. Daylight saving time will begin on Sunday, March 8, when clocks "spring forward" one hour. Astronomical seasons are based on the Earth's position relative to the sun. Meteorological seasons ...
What's the first day of spring 2026? The official start of spring is marked by the Vernal Equinox, which Britannica describes as one of two moments in the year when the sun is exactly above the Equator and day and night are of equal length. This year's is ...