When Is New Year's Day 2026?

Thursday, January 1, 2026

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

Thursday

Day off

Thu, Jan 1

Countdown

Day 1 of 2026

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 2026–2031

YearDateWeekdayDay off
2026January 1ThursdaySame day
2027January 1FridaySame day
2028January 1SaturdayObserved Fri, Dec 31
2029January 1MondaySame day
2030January 1TuesdaySame day
2031January 1WednesdaySame day

New Year's Day 2026 FAQ

When Is New Year's Day 2026?

New Year's Day 2026 is on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Is New Year's Day a federal holiday?

Yes. New Year's Day is one of the 11 US federal holidays, and in 2026 the day off is the holiday itself, Thu, 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 2027?

New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027.

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