New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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 | Official holiday |
| 2017 | Sun | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Official holiday |
| 2018 | Mon | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Official holiday |
| 2019 | Tue | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Official holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Official holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Official holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Official holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Official holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Official holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Official holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Official 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.
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