What day of the week is the first day of fall?

This year, the first day of fall falls on a Tuesday.

When is the first day of fall?

The first day of fall is on September 22, 2026.

That is 19 days away, on a Tuesday.

This countdown uses astronomical fall, which starts at the equinox. Meteorological fall uses fixed dates and runs from 1 September to 30 November.

Fall and autumn are two names for the same season; fall is more common in North America, autumn in the UK.

These dates are for the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere the September equinox marks the start of spring instead.

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When is the first day of fall?: The first day of fall is on September 22, 2026.
What day of the week is the first day of fall?: This year, the first day of fall falls on a Tuesday.
How many days until the first day of fall?: 19 days.