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How many days until New Year's Day?
Here's a live countdown to New Year's Day. New Year's Day falls on January 1st, the first day of the year.
Live countdown to New Year's Day
70 days to go
Next New Year's Day: Friday, January 1, 2027
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New Year's Day dates 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | US federal observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | January 1 | Friday | |
| 2028 | January 1 | Saturday | Federal holiday observed Friday, December 31 |
| 2029 | January 1 | Monday | |
| 2030 | January 1 | Tuesday | |
| 2031 | January 1 | Wednesday |
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day is a public holiday in almost every country that uses the Gregorian calendar, including the US (federal), UK, India (restricted), Canada and Australia. When it falls on a Saturday, US federal employees observe it on the Friday before — 31 December.
Frequently asked questions
4 answersHow many days until New Year's Day?
The countdown at the top of this page shows exactly how many days are left until New Year's Day. It updates live every second and always counts down to the next New Year's Day, so the number is always current.
What day of the week is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 falls on a Friday — Friday, January 1, 2027.
When is New Year's Day in 2028?
New Year's Day 2028 falls on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
Can I count down to a different date?
Yes — use the Countdown to Date tool to set any custom date and time.