How many days until New Year's Day in Germany?
New Year's Day (Neujahr) is a nationwide public holiday in Germany. In 2027 it falls on a Friday.
New Year's Day dates in Germany
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with New Year's Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia and 152 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Day in Germany?
New Year's Day falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and Friday, 1 January 2027.
Is New Year's Day a nationwide public holiday in Germany?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does New Year's Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: New Year's Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Germany comes after New Year's Day?
The next one is Good Friday on Friday, 26 March 2027.
How many days until New Year's Day?
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More Germany holidays
- Epiphany
- International Women's Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- Labour Day
- Ascension Day
- Pentecost
- Whit Monday
- Corpus Christi
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