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When is Spring Equinox (Vernal Equinox) 2026?
Friday, March 20, 2026
There are 23 days left until Spring Equinox (Vernal Equinox) 2026.
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Date details for Spring Equinox (Vernal Equinox) 2026
- Day of week: Friday
- Full date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Days remaining: 23
- Weeks remaining: 3
About Spring Equinox (Vernal Equinox)
The Spring Equinox 2026 occurs on Friday, March 20th. Day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
History & Significance
The vernal equinox occurs when the sun crosses the celestial equator moving northward. It has been celebrated across cultures for millennia, from the ancient Persians' Nowruz to the Maya temple of Kukulcan at Chichen Itza, which creates a shadow serpent effect on this date.
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