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's Day a Public Holiday?
This is a holiday for the Qatar Central Bank and other financial institutions in the country; it is not a nationwide public holiday.
In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is celebrated worldwide on January 1.
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About New Year's Day
Read more about New Year's Day.New Year's Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tue | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| 2027 | Fri | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| 2028 | Sat | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Bank 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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