When Is New Year's Day 2022?

Saturday, January 1, 2022

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

Saturday

Day off

Observed Fri, Dec 31

Falls on a Saturday, so the federal day off moves.

Countdown

Day 1 of 2022

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 2022–2027

YearDateWeekdayDay off
2022January 1SaturdayObserved Fri, Dec 31
2023January 1SundayObserved Mon, Jan 2
2024January 1MondaySame day
2025January 1WednesdaySame day
2026January 1ThursdaySame day
2027January 1FridaySame day

New Year's Day 2022 FAQ

When Is New Year's Day 2022?

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

Is New Year's Day a federal holiday?

Yes. New Year's Day is a US federal holiday. In 2022 it falls on a Saturday, so the federal day off is Friday, December 31, 2021.

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 2023?

New Year's Day 2023 is on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

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