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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 the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is celebrated worldwide on January 1.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Wed | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Jan 3 | Day off for New Year's Day | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Jan 2 | Day off for 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 |
| 2027 | Fri | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Sat | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Mon | Jan 3 | Day off for New Year's Day | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National Holiday |
| 2030 | Tue | 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.
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