Region by region, when to expect peak fall foliage

Caitlin KaiserStephanie Nims
ByCaitlin KaiserandStephanie Nims•
September 19, 2026Updated: September 19, 2026, 2:02 pm EDTPublished: September 18, 2026, 11:36 am EDT

Every fall, nature puts on one of its best shows — but the leaves reveal their brilliant yellows and fiery reds at different times across the country. Some places see peak fall foliage as early as September while some wait all the way until November to show off. Watch to find out when you could see the most colorful stretch of the season.

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