When is Daylight Saving Time starts in 2026?

It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on March 8, March 22, March 29 and October 4. The table above shows the date for each country.

Which countries celebrate Daylight Saving Time starts?

Daylight Saving Time starts is marked in 31 countries: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark and France, and 19 more.

Is Daylight Saving Time starts a public holiday?

In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.

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When is Daylight Saving Time starts 2026?

Daylight Saving Time starts falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Sunday, March 8, 2026 and the last is Sunday, October 4, 2026, across 31 countries.

Daylight Saving Time starts in the United Kingdom

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Daylight Saving Time starts 2026 by country

Country	Date	Type
🇧🇸 Bahamas	March 8Sunday	Other
🇨🇦 Canada	March 8Sunday	Other
🇨🇺 Cuba	March 8Sunday	Other
🇺🇸 United States	March 8Sunday	Other
🇲🇦 Morocco	March 22Sunday	Other
🇦🇱 Albania	March 29Sunday	Other
🇦🇩 Andorra	March 29Sunday	Other
🇦🇹 Austria	March 29Sunday	Other
🇧🇪 Belgium	March 29Sunday	Other
🇧🇬 Bulgaria	March 29Sunday	Other
🇨🇾 Cyprus	March 29Sunday	Other
🇩🇰 Denmark	March 29Sunday	Other
🇫🇷 France	March 29Sunday	Other
🇩🇪 Germany	March 29Sunday	Other
🇬🇮 Gibraltar	March 29Sunday	Other
🇱🇻 Latvia	March 29Sunday	Other
🇱🇧 Lebanon	March 29Sunday	Other
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein	March 29Sunday	Other
🇱🇹 Lithuania	March 29Sunday	Other
🇲🇩 Moldova	March 29Sunday	Other
🇲🇨 Monaco	March 29Sunday	Other
🇲🇰 North Macedonia	March 29Sunday	Other
🇳🇴 Norway	March 29Sunday	Other
🇵🇹 Portugal	March 29Sunday	Other
🇸🇲 San Marino	March 29Sunday	Other
🇪🇸 Spain	March 29Sunday	Other
🇸🇪 Sweden	March 29Sunday	Other
🇨🇭 Switzerland	March 29Sunday	Other
🇺🇦 Ukraine	March 29Sunday	Other
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	March 29Sunday	Other
🇦🇺 Australia	October 4Sunday	Other

Questions about Daylight Saving Time starts

When is Daylight Saving Time starts in 2026?: It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on March 8, March 22, March 29 and October 4. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate Daylight Saving Time starts?: Daylight Saving Time starts is marked in 31 countries: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark and France, and 19 more.
Is Daylight Saving Time starts a public holiday?: In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.

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