Psychological transition and the end of summer

As of August 31, 2026, many individuals are experiencing the transition from the summer season into the autumn routine. This period is often marked by the return to professional obligations, the resumption of school schedules, and the cessation of the relaxed pace associated with summer months.

Counseling Psychologist Maria Gliaou, speaking to Alpha Sunday, characterizes this phenomenon as a normal emotional reaction rather than an indication of a personal disorder. According to Gliaou, the feeling of melancholy associated with the end of summer stems from the closure of a symbolic window of time linked to childhood memories of freedom, play, and a lack of strict scheduling. For adults, this transition symbolizes the return of daily deadlines, alarms, and societal expectations.

While some media outlets, such as OmegaLive, focus on the practical indicators of this change—such as shorter evenings, packed luggage, and the return of friends to city environments—the consensus among experts is that this is a predictable collective response to shifting seasonal cycles and the resumption of regular life patterns.