Spring is just around the corner. The first day of spring, which coincides with the spring equinox, falls on Thursday, March 20, this year.

Equinox with gardening, outdoor activities, reflection, and ancient traditions. Embrace renewal, balance, and growth during this seasonal transition of equal day and night.

The spring equinox - also known as vernal equinox - marks the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. It occurs when the sun is directly above the equator, resulting in nearly equal daylight and night hours.

No. As Spectrum News reported, because it takes Earth 365.25 days to complete a rotation around the sun, that extra quarter of a day makes the spring equinox fluctuate from year to year. Next year, the spring equinox will occur on Friday, March 20, 2026. Related: 27 Spring Recipes To Welcome Warmer Days Because 'We Can't' With Winter Anymore