New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. more
New Year's Eve in Thailand
New Year’s Eve is one of the largest global celebrations because it marks the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, December 31, before the New Year. Count down to the New Year no matter where you are in the world.
Is New Year's Eve a Public Holiday?
New Year's Eve is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Many people celebrate New Year's Eve to bid farewell to the year that ends and to welcome the New Year.
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About New Year's Eve
Read more about New Year's Eve.New Year's Eve Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Thu | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | National holiday |
| 2016 | Sat | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | National holiday |
| 2017 | Sun | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | National holiday |
| 2018 | Mon | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | National holiday |
| 2019 | Tue | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | National holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | National holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | National holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | National holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | National holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | National holiday |
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