New Year’s Day
Wondering when New Year’s Day is or how it’s celebrated? Find key dates, fun traditions, and a free printable to start your year right!
When is New Year’s Day?
New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1, 2026
New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1st every year, marking the first day of the new calendar year.
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| Holiday | Year | Day of the week | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 2025 | Wednesday | January 1, 2025 |
| New Year’s Day | 2026 | Thursday | January 1, 2026 |
| New Year’s Day | 2027 | Friday | January 1, 2027 |
| New Year’s Day | 2028 | Saturday *) | January 1, 2028 |
| New Year’s Day | 2029 | Monday | January 1, 2029 |
| New Year’s Day | 2030 | Tuesday | January 1, 2030 |
| New Year’s Day | 2031 | Wednesday | January 1, 2031 |
| New Year’s Day | 2032 | Thursday | January 1, 2032 |
| New Year’s Day | 2033 | Saturday *) | January 1, 2033 |
| New Year’s Day | 2034 | Sunday *) | January 1, 2034 |
| New Year’s Day | 2035 | Monday | January 1, 2035 |
*) New Year’s Day is a Federal holiday and it’s observed on the 1st of January.
- If the day lands on a Saturday, New Year’s Day will be observed on a Friday.
- If it lands on a Sunday, it will be observed on a Monday.
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What is New Year’s Day?
New Year’s Day is the first day of the Gregorian calendar, which is the most widely used calendar system in the world today.
It has been officially observed on January 1st since 1582, when Pope Gregory XIII introduced the calendar to replace the older Julian calendar.
New Year’s Day is a time to welcome a fresh start!
It follows New Year’s Eve celebrations and symbolizes new beginnings, resolutions, and hopes for the year ahead.
While most countries now follow this system, some cultures and religions celebrate New Year on different dates based on their own traditional calendars.
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Is New Year’s Day a Public Holiday?
Yes! New Year’s Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. Most businesses, banks, schools, and government offices are closed, and many people take the day off to recover from festivities.
How is New Year’s Day Celebrated?
People celebrate with:
🎉 Fireworks & countdowns at midnight
🍾 Toasts to the new year
📺 Watching the Rose Parade & New Year’s Day football games
✨ Setting resolutions for a fresh start
Interesting Facts About New Year’s Day
• The Times Square (New Year’s Eve) Ball Drop has been a tradition since 1907!
• Many cultures eat lucky foods like black-eyed peas or grapes for prosperity.
• The world’s first recorded New Year celebration was over 4,000 years ago in ancient Babylon.
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