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When is Daylight Saving Time (Spring Forward) 2026?

Sunday, March 8, 2026

There are 12 days left until Daylight Saving Time (Spring Forward) 2026.

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Date details for Daylight Saving Time (Spring Forward) 2026

  • Day of week: Sunday
  • Full date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
  • Days remaining: 12
  • Weeks remaining: 1
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About Daylight Saving Time (Spring Forward)

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks spring forward one hour at 2:00 AM. This is the earliest possible date DST can begin under the current rules.

History & Significance

Daylight Saving Time was first adopted in the United States during World War I to conserve energy. The current schedule, starting the second Sunday in March, was established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

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