'See you Tomorrow, Autumn': 21 Fall Memes Welcoming the Coziest Season of the Year With Sweaters, Pumpkins and Crunchy Leaves

Celeste Mello • Writer and Editor

Sep 21, 2026 11:45 AM EDT

Autumn officially begins tomorrow, which means fall people can finally stop pretending their seasonal decorations are "just a little early." The pumpkins are out, the blankets are on the couch, and the candles are working overtime to make the house smell like an apple pie no one baked.

The first day of fall represents a feeling we all love. It's a kind of optimistic feeling. We feel the crispy morning breeze, see the colorful trees, wear comfortable sweaters, and drink warm drinks held with both hands. We love the cozy season. For a moment, we forget the part where we head out of our houses wearing a jacket, and when the afternoon hits, it feels like summer again, so we have to take off all our warm clothes just to be able to breathe. Dressing for fall is a lot about fashion, but it's also about preparing for three seasons in the same day.

It's hard not to get excited for fall. There is something satisfying about hearing leaves crunch under your shoes. I deliberately change direction to step on the one leaf that looks crunchier than the rest. People start to decorate their entryways with pumpkins, so they are part of the landscape view. Every warm beverage has a little cinnamon in it, whether it asked for it or not. And staying home under a blanket feels seasonal instead of antisocial.

Welcoming autumn is partly about the beautiful scenery and partly about committing to the theme. Maybe the trees haven't changed color yet, and the forecast is still warm. That won't stop anyone from ordering a pumpkin spice latte or announcing that spooky season has arrived.

So consider these memes an early welcome party for autumn. Summer has one day to collect their belongings and leave, while the light sweaters, the pumpkins, and the scented candles are waiting by the door. The memes can help us count down the final hours and pretend we are already somewhere beneath a golden tree with a hot drink in our hands, and absolutely nowhere else to be.

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Fall starts tomorrow but in my mind I've been here since August.

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