New Year's Day Countdown
The next New Year's Day is on Friday, January 1, 2027 — 76 days from now. The countdown below ticks down to it live, second by second.
Time's up!
Quick facts
- Observed
- January 1, every year
- US federal holiday
- Yes
- Public holiday in India / UK
- Yes / Yes
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day, January 1, is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar — the calendar system used by most of the world. It is a public holiday in the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and nearly every country.
The holiday is really a two-part celebration. New Year’s Eve, on December 31, is famous for midnight countdowns, fireworks, and parties in cities around the globe. New Year’s Day itself tends to be quieter: parades (including the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California), football games, and the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions — personal goals for the year ahead.
Because January 1 is a fixed date, the day of the week shifts each year, and leap years nudge the calendar forward by two weekdays instead of one. In the United States it is a federal holiday, observed on the nearest weekday when January 1 falls on a weekend.
For many people the new year is a natural reset point — a moment to look back at the last twelve months and plan the next twelve. The countdown above ticks down to the next January 1, second by second.
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | January 1 | Friday |
| 2028 | January 1 | Saturday |
| 2029 | January 1 | Monday |
New Year's Day questions
When is New Year's Day?
New Year's Day is January 1 every year. The countdown above always targets the next upcoming January 1.
How many days until New Year's Day?
The live countdown shows the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds left until the next January 1.
Is New Year's Day a federal holiday?
Yes. In the US it is a federal holiday; when January 1 falls on a weekend, federal offices observe it on the adjacent Friday or Monday.
What is the difference between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day?
New Year's Eve is December 31 — the night of celebrations and midnight countdowns. New Year's Day is January 1, the public holiday itself.
Which calendar does New Year’s Day follow?
The Gregorian calendar, used internationally. Some cultures also celebrate a separate traditional or lunar new year on other dates.