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How long until New Year 2027?
Get a head start on your New Year 2027 plans. Find out what day January 1 falls on and plan for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Time until New Year 2027
Time until New Year
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What day is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day is Friday, January 1, 2027. The celebrations begin on New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2026.
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For the rest of the year's dates, open the yearly calendar.
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New Year's Day dates for the next few years
Check the weekday for January 1 in the coming years.
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | Saturday, January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | Monday, January 1, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | Tuesday, January 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | Wednesday, January 1, 2031 | Wednesday |
New Year dates, time zones and holidays
What day of the week is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day falls on Friday, January 1, 2027; New Year's Eve is the evening of Thursday, December 31, 2026.
Is New Year's Eve a federal holiday?
No. December 31 is not a US federal holiday; January 1 is. Private employers may set different schedules or close early.
What time does the Times Square Ball Drop happen?
The ball begins its 60-second descent at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 31 and reaches the bottom at midnight. The event schedule can change from year to year.