Birds are chirping, the skies are clear, and that can only mean one thing ― spring is near. The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, is fast approaching in the Northern Hemisphere.

The first day of winter in 2025 comes before Christmas. Christmas Day 2025 falls on a Thursday and is a federal holiday, while Christmas Eve is not. The 2026 Lunar New Year is on Feb. 17, and the ...

The first day of astronomical spring in 2026 is Friday, March 20, while meteorological spring begins on March 1. Memphis is experiencing unseasonably warm weather in early January, with temperatures ...