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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 2022, it falls on a Saturday, and some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.
New Year's Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is celebrated worldwide.
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About New Year's Day
Read more about New Year's Day.New Year's Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Fri | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2017 | Sun | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2018 | Mon | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2019 | Tue | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | Jan 3 | Day off for New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
