Autumn 🍂

Autumn, also known as fall, begins with the autumnal equinox and ends at the winter solstice, the annual day with the shortest length of daylight and the longest night of the year.

Autumn (meteorologically consisting of the months of September, October, and November) begins about September 22nd north of the equator, and ends about December 21st. In the southern hemisphere, autumn (meteorologically consisting of the months of March, April, and May) begins about March 20th and ends about June 21st.

Autumn Celebrations

Celebrations recognized during autumn in the northern hemisphere.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (Judaism)
The Jewish High Holy Days, encompassing the Jewish New Year and the solemn Day of Atonement.
Sukkot (Judaism)
A week-long autumn pilgrimage festival commemorating shelter in the wilderness.
Diwali (Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism)
The "Festival of Lights," symbolizing spiritual victory of light over darkness. It is one of the most widely celebrated global festivals.
Navratri and Durga Puja (Hinduism)
A multi-day festival honoring the divine feminine deity Durga.
All Saints' Day (Christianity)
November 1 solemnity honoring all known and unknown Christian saints.
Mid-Autumn/Moon Festival (Regional to East and Southeast Asia)
A massive harvest festival celebrated with mooncakes across China, Vietnam, and Korea (where it is called Chuseok).
Halloween
All Saints Day
Día de los Muertos (Regional to Mexico)
The vibrant Day of the Dead celebration fusing indigenous Mesoamerican and Catholic traditions.
Guy Fawkes Night
November
Carnival
Begins November 11th at 11:11 a.m. in some regions.
Thanksgiving (Regional to North America)
Harvest-centered family holidays celebrated in October (Canada) and November (USA).

Autumn Genres and Lore

Seasonal Autumn Ideas

Live your richest autumn season this year. These ideas are designed for the northern hemisphere of this season — if you live south of the equator, apply the relevant suggestions during your meteorological spring.

Following Seasons