🌸 Countdown to First Day of Spring 2027
First Day of Spring is Saturday, March 20, 2027
When Is First Day of Spring 2027?
First Day of Spring 2027 is on Saturday, March 20, 2027. The first day of spring (vernal equinox) marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It typically falls on March 19th or 20th, bringing warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and longer days.
First Day of Spring Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | Thursday |
| 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | Mar 20, 2027 | Saturday |
| 2028 | Mar 19, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Mar 20, 2029 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | Mar 20, 2030 | Wednesday |
| 2031 | Mar 20, 2031 | Thursday |
| 2032 | Mar 19, 2032 | Friday |
| 2033 | Mar 20, 2033 | Sunday |
| 2034 | Mar 20, 2034 | Monday |
About First Day of Spring
The first day of spring (vernal equinox) marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It typically falls on March 19th or 20th, bringing warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and longer days.
History & Origins of First Day of Spring
The first day of spring, or the vernal equinox, occurs when the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving northward, resulting in nearly equal hours of daylight and darkness. The word "equinox" comes from the Latin words "aequus" (equal) and "nox" (night). Ancient civilizations tracked the equinox closely — Stonehenge, the Great Sphinx of Giza, and Angkor Wat are all aligned with equinox sunrise. In the Northern Hemisphere, the vernal equinox typically falls on March 19, 20, or 21. Many cultures celebrate this time as a period of renewal, rebirth, and new beginnings.
Traditions & How to Celebrate First Day of Spring
- Spring cleaning — deep-cleaning homes to welcome the new season
- Planting gardens and preparing flower beds
- Celebrating Nowruz (Persian New Year) on the equinox
- Attending cherry blossom festivals in Washington, D.C. and Japan
- Opening windows to let in fresh air for the first time since winter
- Setting clocks forward for daylight saving time (in most of the US)
- Observing Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, in March
- Participating in Easter egg hunts and spring festivities
Fun Facts About First Day of Spring
On the equinox, the sun rises due east and sets due west everywhere on Earth.
The myth that you can balance an egg on its end only during the equinox is false — you can do it any day with patience.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the March equinox marks the first day of autumn, not spring.
The vernal equinox can fall on March 19, 20, or 21, though March 20 is most common.
Cherry blossom season in Japan (Sakura) is so popular that weather forecasts track the "cherry blossom front."
Ancient Mayans built the pyramid at Chichén Itzá so that a serpent shadow appears on the equinox.