March equinox 2027 is on Saturday, 20 March 2027.
Published by a named source, listed below.
March equinox 2026 was on Friday, 20 March 2026. The next one is above.
At a glance
- Type
- International day
- Date
- Saturday, 20 March 2027
- Date each year
- The same date in every sourced year
What it is
The Sun crosses the equator heading north: astronomical spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern. Exact moments in UTC (US Naval Observatory): 20 March 2026 at 14:46; 20 March 2027 at 20:25; 20 March 2028 at 02:17. Dates are UTC dates: east of UTC it can already be the next day, west of UTC still the day before.
Also known as Spring equinox, Vernal equinox, First day of spring.
Past and coming years
- 2026Friday, 20 March 2026
- 2027Saturday, 20 March 2027
- 2028Monday, 20 March 2028
- 2029Not published yet
Every date and its source
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 2027 | |
| Saturday, 20 March 2027 | Equinoxes and solstices |
| 2026 | |
| Friday, 20 March 2026 | Equinoxes and solstices |
| 2028 | |
| Monday, 20 March 2028 | Equinoxes and solstices |
Questions
When is March equinox 2028?
March equinox 2028 is on Monday, 20 March 2028.
Is the March equinox 2027 date confirmed?
Confirmed. Published by a named source, listed below.
What else falls on Saturday, 20 March 2027?
International Day of Happiness, Trayodashi.
Where does the March equinox date come from?
One named source: Equinoxes and solstices. Each is linked under Sources.
Can I add March equinox to my calendar?
Yes. Use "Add to calendar" above: the .ics file opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook, and lists every sourced date.
Also on this day
Related dates
Sources
Equinoxes and solstices 2026–2028
- US Naval Observatory: Earth's Seasons (equinoxes and solstices, UTC) · last verified 24 October 2026
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