How many days until fall?
Fall is on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — that's51 days away.
About this countdown
Fall begins at the September equinox, around September 22. The countdown above shows how many days until fall starts, marking the arrival of cooler weather, foliage, and pumpkin season.
Astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere begins with the September equinox, around September 22 — pumpkin spice season, officially.
This countdown runs live in your local timezone and updates every second, so the days, hours, minutes, and seconds you see are exact for where you are.
September 2026
Upcoming dates
| year | date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, September 22, 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday, September 22, 2028 |
Frequently asked questions
When does fall start?
Astronomical fall starts at the September equinox, around September 22. Meteorological fall starts earlier, on September 1.
When is the first day of fall?
The first day of astronomical fall is the September equinox, which falls on September 22 or 23 in most years. The exact moment varies by timezone.
When is fall?
Astronomical fall runs from the September equinox (around September 22) to the December solstice (around December 21). Meteorological fall covers September through November.