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Daylight Saving (Spring Forward) is Sunday, March 14, 2027
When Is Daylight Saving (Spring Forward) 2027?
Daylight Saving (Spring Forward) 2027 is on Sunday, March 14, 2027. Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday in March, when clocks "spring forward" one hour at 2:00 AM. This gives us an extra hour of daylight in the evening during the warmer months.
Daylight Saving (Spring Forward) Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mar 10, 2024 | Sunday |
| 2025 | Mar 9, 2025 | Sunday |
| 2026 | Mar 8, 2026 | Sunday |
| 2027 | Mar 14, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Mar 12, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Mar 11, 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | Mar 10, 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | Mar 9, 2031 | Sunday |
| 2032 | Mar 14, 2032 | Sunday |
| 2033 | Mar 13, 2033 | Sunday |
| 2034 | Mar 12, 2034 | Sunday |
| 2035 | Mar 11, 2035 | Sunday |
| 2036 | Mar 9, 2036 | Sunday |
About Daylight Saving (Spring Forward)
Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday in March, when clocks "spring forward" one hour at 2:00 AM. This gives us an extra hour of daylight in the evening during the warmer months.
History & Origins of Daylight Saving (Spring Forward)
Daylight Saving Time (DST) was first proposed by New Zealand entomologist George Hudson in 1895 and independently by British builder William Willett in 1907. Germany became the first country to implement DST during World War I in 1916 to conserve coal. The United States adopted it in 1918, repealed it, then re-adopted it during World War II. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 standardized DST across the U.S. The current schedule of "spring forward" on the second Sunday of March was established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. However, DST remains controversial, with many studies questioning its energy savings and health effects.
Traditions & How to Celebrate Daylight Saving (Spring Forward)
- Setting clocks forward one hour ("spring forward") before bed on Saturday night
- Checking and replacing batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms
- Adjusting to the lost hour of sleep over the following week
- Enjoying the extra evening daylight for outdoor activities
- Complaining about the time change on social media
- Updating analog clocks, watches, and appliances that don't auto-adjust
- Planning outdoor activities to take advantage of longer evenings
- Debating whether DST should be abolished altogether
Fun Facts About Daylight Saving (Spring Forward)
Arizona and Hawaii do not observe daylight saving time.
Studies show a brief spike in heart attacks and car accidents in the days following the spring time change.
The Sunshine Protection Act, which would make DST permanent, passed the U.S. Senate in 2022 but stalled in the House.
Indiana didn't fully observe DST until 2006 — before that, only some counties participated.
Farmers have historically been among the strongest opponents of DST, despite common belief that it was created for them.
The biannual time change costs the U.S. economy an estimated $430 million in lost productivity.