New Year's Day 2026

Thursday, 1 January 2026

New Year's Day is observed on 1 January and marks the beginning of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, widely celebrated with public holidays, fireworks, gatherings, and traditions welcoming the new year.

Also known as

  • New Year's

Frequently asked questions

When is New Year's Day 2026?
New Year's Day 2026 is on Thursday, 1 January 2026.
What day of the week is New Year's Day 2026?
It falls on Thursday.
How is New Year's Day calculated?
This event is observed every year on 1 January.