When Is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Sources: US Code Updated
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New Year's Day dates, 2027 to 2036
| Year | Date | Day | Federal holiday observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday | Same day | |
| 2028 | Saturday | Friday, December 31, 2027 | |
| 2029 | Monday | Same day | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | Same day | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | Same day | |
| 2032 | Thursday | Same day | |
| 2033 | Saturday | Friday, December 31, 2032 | |
| 2034 | Sunday | Monday, January 2, 2034 | |
| 2035 | Monday | Same day | |
| 2036 | Tuesday | Same day |
How the date is set
New Year's Day is January 1 every year.
The new year begins at midnight between December 31 and January 1. The countdown runs to that moment in your own time zone.
Good to know
- January 1 became the start of the year in the Roman calendar in 153 BC and was kept by the Julian and Gregorian calendars.
- The first inhabited places to reach the new year are in the Pacific, and the last are also in the Pacific, a full day later.
- When January 1 falls on a weekend, the US federal holiday is observed on the nearest weekday.
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is New Year's Day in 2027?
Friday. New Year's Day 2027 falls on January 1, 2027.
How many days until New Year's Day?
80 days, counted from October 13, 2026. The live countdown shows the number for today in your time zone.
Is New Year's Day on the same date every year?
Yes. New Year's Day is January 1 every year.
When is New Year's Day in 2028?
Saturday, January 1, 2028.
Is New Year's Day a federal holiday?
Yes. New Year's Day is one of the eleven US federal holidays. When it falls on a Saturday it is observed on the Friday before, and when it falls on a Sunday, on the Monday after.