First Day of Spring Countdown
Spring officially begins at the vernal equinox in late March, when the sun crosses the equator heading north and daylight starts outrunning the dark. This countdown targets the next one.
How many days until First Day of Spring?
First Day of Spring is on Saturday, March 20, 2027, which is 252 days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
The great rebalancing
At the March equinox the sun rises due east and sets due west everywhere on Earth, and day and night are nearly equal. From here to the June solstice, the Northern Hemisphere gains daylight at its fastest pace of the year.
Why Easter moves
The equinox quietly runs the Christian calendar: Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox — which is why it wanders across a five-week window from late March to late April.
Quick facts
- Spring begins at the vernal equinox, March 19–20
- The sun rises due east and sets due west everywhere
- Daylight grows fastest in the weeks after the equinox
- Easter's date is calculated from this equinox
First Day of Spring — frequently asked questions
When is First Day of Spring?
First Day of Spring is on Saturday, March 20, 2027.
How many days until First Day of Spring?
First Day of Spring is on Saturday, March 20, 2027, which is 252 days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
Fact-checked & updated July 2026 · alarm-clock.org