This D.C.-area rite of spring brings joy, hope after a long and hard winter, and millions of visitors to the Tidal Basin and the National Mall — it’s cherry blossom season!
The predicted peak bloom dates for 2026 are between March 29 to April 1. The peak bloom period happens when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open.
When the weather cooperates, the final stage of the blossoms’ bloom cycle can last about a week.
Check out the latest updates and keep up with their progress below.
Peak bloom dates announced
The National Park Service has projected the Yoshino cherry trees along the Tidal Basin will likely reach peak bloom from March 29 to April 1.
Of course, weather plays into the flowers’ timing. The trees have combatted weeks of frigid temperatures that followed a January wintry storm characterized by “snowcrete.”
