When is New Year's Day?
January 1 marks the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It's a public holiday in virtually every country.
Next date
Friday, January 1, 2027
About this holiday
New Year's Day on January 1 marks the start of the Gregorian calendar year and is a public holiday in virtually every country on Earth. Celebrations the night before — with fireworks, countdowns, and gatherings — give way to a quieter day of rest, parades, and in many cultures, traditional foods believed to bring good luck in the year ahead.
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