The first day of fall means crisp air, changing leaves, apple picking, and pumpkin spice everything. This live countdown shows exactly how many days are left until the autumn equinox.
Fall at a glance
- Next date
- Thursday, September 23, 2027
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- How the date is set
- The first day of fall is the September equinox, which falls on September 22 or 23 depending on the year (dates shown in U.S. Eastern Time)
- Category
- Seasons
Fall dates for the next 5 years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday | |
| 2028 | Friday | |
| 2029 | Saturday | |
| 2030 | Sunday | |
| 2031 | Tuesday |
What is the autumn equinox?
The September equinox is the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south. Day and night are roughly equal in length, and from then on, nights in the Northern Hemisphere grow longer than days until the winter solstice.
The exact date shifts slightly from year to year, usually landing on September 22 or 23 in the United States.
Fall traditions
Autumn is harvest season, with apple orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides. It is also peak leaf-peeping season in places like New England and the Great Smoky Mountains, as well as the heart of football season and the build-up to Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Frequently asked questions
When is Fall 2027?
Fall 2027 is on Thursday, September 23, 2027. The first day of fall is the September equinox, which falls on September 22 or 23 depending on the year (dates shown in U.S. Eastern Time).
How many days until Fall?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows exactly how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds are left until Fall, calculated for your local time zone.
Is it called fall or autumn?
Both are correct. "Autumn" is more common in British English, while "fall," short for "the fall of the leaf," is the everyday term in the United States.
When does meteorological fall start?
Meteorological fall always begins on September 1 and lasts through November 30, a few weeks before the astronomical start of the season.