About New Year
New Year’s Day on January 1 is a public holiday in nearly every country that uses the Gregorian calendar. It is traditionally a day for resolutions, family meals and rest after the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
New Year is on January 1 every year. In 2027 it lands on a Friday, in week 53 of the year.
How long until New Year?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 89 days until New Year 2027. That works out to 12 weeks and 5 days, or about 2 months and 28 days.
If you only count working days, there are 65 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 12 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 89 sleeps, and in hours that is about 2,136.
New Year dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Passed |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday | 89 days |
| 2028 | January 1, 2028 | Saturday | 454 days |
| 2029 | January 1, 2029 | Monday | 820 days |
| 2030 | January 1, 2030 | Tuesday | 1,185 days |
| 2031 | January 1, 2031 | Wednesday | 1,550 days |
| 2032 | January 1, 2032 | Thursday | 1,915 days |
| 2033 | January 1, 2033 | Saturday | 2,281 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year 2027?
New Year 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027.
What day of the week is New Year 2027?
New Year 2027 falls on a Friday.
How many days until New Year?
There are 89 days until New Year, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until New Year?
New Year is 12 weeks and 5 days away, or 12.7 weeks.
How many weekends until New Year?
There are 12 weekends between now and New Year.
How many business days until New Year?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 65 business days until New Year. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is New Year on the same date every year?
Yes. New Year is on January 1 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is New Year 2028?
New Year 2028 is expected on Saturday, January 1, 2028, 454 days from today.