When Is New Year's Day 2021?

Friday, January 1, 2021

New Year's Day is a US federal holiday marking the start of the calendar year, following New Year's Eve celebrations the night before.

Day of the week

Friday

Day off

Fri, Jan 1

Countdown

Day 1 of 2021

0 days after January 1.

How the Date of New Year's Day Is Determined

Always January 1. When it falls on a Saturday, the federal day off is the Friday before (December 31); on a Sunday, the Monday after.

New Year's Day Dates 2021–2026

YearDateWeekdayDay off
2021January 1FridaySame day
2022January 1SaturdayObserved Fri, Dec 31
2023January 1SundayObserved Mon, Jan 2
2024January 1MondaySame day
2025January 1WednesdaySame day
2026January 1ThursdaySame day

New Year's Day 2021 FAQ

When Is New Year's Day 2021?

New Year's Day 2021 is on Friday, January 1, 2021.

Is New Year's Day a federal holiday?

Yes. New Year's Day is one of the 11 US federal holidays, and in 2021 the day off is the holiday itself, Fri, Jan 1.

How is the date of New Year's Day determined?

Always January 1. When it falls on a Saturday, the federal day off is the Friday before (December 31); on a Sunday, the Monday after.

When Is New Year's Day 2022?

New Year's Day 2022 is on Saturday, January 1, 2022.

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