When is New Year's Day?
New Year's Day is January 1, the first day of the new year and a federal holiday in the United States. It is a popular day to start resolutions.
New Year's Day is on January 1 every year. The next one is Friday, January 1, 2027.
New Year's Day dates for the next few years
| Year | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday | January 1 |
| 2028 | Saturday | January 1 |
| 2029 | Monday | January 1 |
| 2030 | Tuesday | January 1 |
| 2031 | Wednesday | January 1 |
| 2032 | Thursday | January 1 |
How the countdown works
The countdown runs on your device's clock, so it is correct in your own time zone and updates every second. It counts to midnight at the start of New Year's Day. Once the day has passed, it automatically switches to next year's date.
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027.
How many weeks until New Year's Day?
Divide the number of days by 7. The live box above shows the exact weeks and days left, along with the number of weekdays (Monday to Friday) if you are counting working or school days.
Is New Year's Day the same date every year?
Yes. New Year's Day is on January 1 every year.
Coming up next
- Days until Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11, 2026)
- Days until Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26, 2026)
- Days until Black Friday (Friday, November 27, 2026)
- Days until Cyber Monday (Monday, November 30, 2026)
- Days until Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24, 2026)
- Days until Christmas (Friday, December 25, 2026)
- Days until New Year's Eve (Thursday, December 31, 2026)
- Days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 18, 2027)