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New Year's Day 2024 in Switzerland

New Year’s Day, which is on January 1, marks the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a public holiday in many countries. Count down to the New Year, no matter where you are.

Is New Year's Day a Public Holiday?

New Year's Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is celebrated worldwide on January 1.

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About New Year's Day

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New Year's Day Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2019TueJan 1New Year's DayCommon local holidayAll
2020WedJan 1New Year's DayCommon local holidayAll
2021FriJan 1New Year's DayCommon local holidayAll
2022SatJan 1New Year's DayCommon local holidayAll
2023SunJan 1New Year's DayCommon local holidayAll
2024MonJan 1New Year's DayCommon local holidayAll
2025WedJan 1New Year's DayCommon local holidayAll
2026ThuJan 1New Year's DayCommon local holidayAll
2027FriJan 1New Year's DayCommon local holidayAll
2028SatJan 1New Year's DayCommon local holidayAll
2029MonJan 1New Year's DayCommon local holidayAll

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