When is New Year's Eve?
New Year's Eve is on December 31, 2026.
That is 119 days away, on a Thursday.
Upcoming dates
- 2026Thu, December 31
- 2027Fri, December 31
- 2028Sun, December 31
- 2029Mon, December 31
When is New Year's Eve?
New Year's Eve always falls on December 31, a fixed calendar date, so the weekday changes from year to year. It leads directly into New Year's Day on January 1.
New Year's Eve itself is not a federal holiday in the United States, though New Year's Day is. Many workplaces close early on the 31st, and festivities typically run late into the night.
The tradition of marking the year's end
The date reflects the Gregorian calendar, in which the year ends on December 31 and a new one begins on January 1. The custom of celebrating the turn of the year is ancient, with roots in various cultures marking the passage of time.
The countdown to midnight has become the central ritual, with people counting down the final seconds before the new year arrives. Many make New Year's resolutions, setting intentions or goals for the year ahead.
How New Year's Eve is celebrated
People gather for parties, share meals, and count down to midnight, often greeting the new year with fireworks, cheers, and toasts. The song 'Auld Lang Syne' is traditionally sung as the clock strikes twelve in many English-speaking countries.
The ball drop in New York City's Times Square is one of the most famous celebrations, watched by huge crowds in person and by millions more on television. Cities worldwide hold their own fireworks displays as midnight reaches each time zone in turn.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is New Year's Eve?
- New Year's Eve is on December 31, 2026.
- What day of the week is New Year's Eve?
- This year, New Year's Eve falls on a Thursday.
- How many days until New Year's Eve?
- 119 days.