Spring Equinox 2026
This event took place on Friday, March 20, 2026. Here is everything about it.
📅 Friday, March 20, 2026
📝 About Spring Equinox 2026
Around March 20, the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading northward, giving the Northern Hemisphere nearly equal hours of daylight and darkness — the word 'equinox' comes from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night). Astronomically, Earth's axial tilt is oriented neither toward nor away from the Sun at this moment. Cultures have marked this transition for millennia: the ancient Persians celebrate Nowruz, Hindus observe Holi near this date, and at Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, sunlight creates a serpent-shaped shadow descending the steps. In Japan, the spring equinox is a national holiday (Shunbun no Hi) associated with visiting family graves and appreciating nature's renewal.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Friday, March 20, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Friday
- Days Remaining
- This event has passed
- Category
- Seasons & Astronomy
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 0 days until Spring Equinox 2026 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Spring Equinox 2026 is on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Around March 20, the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading northward, giving the Northern Hemisphere nearly equal hours of daylight and darkness — the word 'equinox' comes from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night). Astronomically, Earth's axial tilt is oriented neither toward nor away from the Sun at this moment. Cultures have marked this transition for millennia: the ancient Persians celebrate Nowruz, Hindus observe Holi near this date, and at Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, sunlight creates a serpent-shaped shadow descending the steps. In Japan, the spring equinox is a national holiday (Shunbun no Hi) associated with visiting family graves and appreciating nature's renewal.
Spring Equinox 2026 falls on a Friday.