How many days until New Year's Eve?
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, 31 December.
New Year's Eve dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, 31 December 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday, 31 December 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, 31 December 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, 31 December 2029 |
About New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the Gregorian calendar year, 31 December. The new year arrives first on islands such as Kiritimati (UTC+14) and last in time zones such as UTC−12, so the celebrations with fireworks and midnight countdowns roll around the world over about 26 hours.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Eve in 2026?
New Year's Eve falls on Thursday, 31 December 2026.
What day of the week is New Year's Eve in the coming years?
2026: Thursday; 2027: Friday; 2028: Sunday; 2029: Monday.
How many days until New Year's Eve?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date, so it is always current.
Is New Year's Eve a public holiday?
In most countries it is not a public holiday but a day that people mark with traditions, events or shopping. Official days off are listed on each country's page.
Does the date change every year?
Fixed-date events such as 25 December stay on the same calendar date and only the weekday changes. Events defined by a weekday rule or by Easter move around, as the table above shows.