The first official day of fall 2026 is, drum roll please...Tuesday September 22, at 8:05 p.m.With that, plan accordingly. New York's 2026 Fall Foliage PredictionsNow that we know when fall officially begins. There's no better place to be for peak fall foliage than New York State, and specifically in the Hudson Valley and Catskills. The Old Farmers Almanac has released their 2026 Fall Foliage Map and Forecast, which gives us a little insight into when the bright red, orange and yellow leaves will be on display. Gallery Credit: Jess8 Towns Near Upstate NY Ranked among USA's Best for Fall Foliage Gallery Credit: Brian Cody TSM Albany