How Many Days Until New Year's Day 2027?
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New Year's Day Dates for the Next 5 Years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday | |
| 2028 | Saturday | |
| 2029 | Monday | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | |
| 2031 | Wednesday |
How the date is set: January 1 every year.
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day is January 1, the first day of the Gregorian calendar year and a public holiday in most countries. This countdown ends at midnight as December 31 turns into January 1, the exact moment of the fireworks.
Because it opens the year, it is also the date people use for resolutions, budgets, fitness plans and fresh starts at work.
A Short History
January 1 became the start of the civil year when Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar in 46 BC, honoring Janus, the Roman god of beginnings who looked both backward and forward. Medieval Europe often began the year on other dates, such as March 25, until the Gregorian reform of 1582 restored January 1. In the United States it has been a federal holiday since 1870, and Pasadena has held its Rose Parade on the day since 1890.
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New Year's Day FAQ
What day of the week is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 is on a Friday: Friday, January 1, 2027. The following year it falls on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
Is New Year's Day a federal holiday?
Yes. When January 1 falls on a Saturday, U.S. federal offices observe it on Friday, December 31; when it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday, January 2.
Which places celebrate the new year first?
The Line Islands of Kiribati (UTC+14) reach midnight first, followed by Samoa, Tonga and New Zealand. American Samoa and Baker Island are among the last, about a full day later.
What happens to the Rose Parade when January 1 is a Sunday?
By a tradition dating to 1893, the Tournament of Roses never holds the parade on a Sunday, so it moves to Monday, January 2.