A UK contest awarded £2,026 to those who correctly predicted the start of spring on March 20, 2026.

A UK-wide competition held from January 1 to 25, 2025, offered a £2,026 grand prize and three £260 runner-up prizes to residents who correctly predicted which season would begin in the UK on March 20, 2026. Entries were accepted via SMS or free postcard, with a "pay for two, get two free" SMS bonus and a maximum of 25 entries per person. Winners were chosen at random and notified by January 29, with names published online by January 30. The competition was open to UK residents aged 16 and up in participating areas, excluding Iliffe Media employees and families.