End of Summer
The closing weeks of the season, often marked by a rush to do what you'd planned.
"End of summer" usually refers to the final weeks before the season culturally closes, around Labor Day in the United States in early September. Astronomically, summer runs until the September equinox, but the felt ending comes earlier, with cooler evenings and the return of school.
This period carries a distinct emotional weight: the realization that the season is almost over often triggers a scramble to do the things still left undone. An end-of-summer list focuses on the few high-regret items worth prioritizing before the door closes.