Is it just us or are you suddenly feeling happier, more productive, more full of life? It might have something to do with all that vitamin D the sun blessed us with last weekend. And things look to stay that way. The mornings are brighter, buds are starting to form and it finally feels like we can put our scarves away. All that means just one thing — spring is here.
Or almost here, depending on which calendar you like to go by. As the UK begins to defrost, here’s all you need to know about key dates for spring 2025.
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When is spring 2025?
Meteorological spring has already started. It starts on March 1 every year. However, if we’re going by the astronomical seasons, spring 2025 officially begins on March 20. That’s the date of spring equinox, which changes annually and is determined by the Earth's tilt as it travels around the sun.
On the equinox, the sun crosses the equator, which makes day and night almost equal in length. It’s from then on that daylight starts to last longer than night.
When do the clocks go forward?
Spring marks the time of year that our clocks change from Greenwich Mean Time to British Summer Time. This year, they’ll change in the early hours of March 30.
When is Easter 2025?
You can find all the key dates for Easter and the spring bank holidays this year here.
Where to see wildflowers this spring
One of the best things about spring is, of course, the beautiful blooms that appear. Here at Time Out, our writers have shared their favourite places around the UK to frolic through cherry blossom, wisteria, bluebelles, lavender and a bunch of other wildflowers.
What else to do in spring 2025
Whether you go by meteorological or astronomical spring, it’s always a good time to start planning for the sunnier, longer days ahead. Organise a beach day with Time Out’s guide to the UK’s best hidden beaches, dare to dip with our list of the best wild swimming spots, book a weekend break to one of our favourite places to visit or check out all the exciting stuff happening in London this March.
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