The Moon & Saturn Meet Again
Don’t miss seeing the Moon and Saturn meet in the night sky for another close approach on December 7, 2024.
New Year’s Day, which is on January 1, marks the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a public holiday in many countries. Count down to the New Year, no matter where you are.
Is New Year a Public Holiday?
New Year is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is celebrated worldwide on January 1.
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About New Year
Read more about New Year.New Year Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tue | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Fri | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Sat | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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