When Is the March Equinox?
The Vernal (Spring) Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is the Autumnal (Fall) Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere.
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 | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Sun | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Mon | Jan 2 | Day off for New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Mon | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Tue | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Jan 2 | Day off for New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public 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.
