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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Thu | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 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 |
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