The New Year 2027 begins at midnight on Friday, January 1, 2027, local time. New Year's Day is a federal holiday in the US and a public holiday in almost every country that uses the Gregorian calendar.
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Who celebrates New Year first and last?
Because of time zones, the new year arrives over roughly 26 hours:
| Place | UTC offset | Midnight arrives |
|---|---|---|
| Kiribati (Line Islands) | UTC+14 | First in the world |
| New Zealand (Auckland) | UTC+13 (summer) | About 1 hour later |
| Sydney, Australia | UTC+11 (summer) | 3 hours after Kiribati |
| Tokyo, Japan | UTC+9 | 5 hours after Kiribati |
| New Delhi, India | UTC+5:30 | 8.5 hours after Kiribati |
| London, UK | UTC+0 | 14 hours after Kiribati |
| New York, US | UTC−5 | 19 hours after Kiribati |
| Los Angeles, US | UTC−8 | 22 hours after Kiribati |
| Honolulu, Hawaii | UTC−10 | 24 hours after Kiribati |
| Baker & Howland Islands (uninhabited, US) | UTC−12 | Last, 26 hours after Kiribati |
The last inhabited places to see the new year are American Samoa and Niue (UTC−11).
New Year's Eve traditions around the world
- Times Square ball drop, New York: a ball has been dropped from One Times Square almost every year since the first drop on December 31, 1907.
- Spain: eat twelve grapes, one for each chime of the clock at midnight.
- Scotland (Hogmanay): "first-footing", where the first visitor after midnight brings luck.
- Japan: temple bells ring 108 times (joya no kane).
- Brazil: people wear white and jump seven waves at the beach for luck.
Is New Year's Day a holiday?
Yes. January 1 is a federal holiday in the US. If it falls on a Saturday, the federal holiday is observed on the Friday before, which is December 31 of the previous year. If it falls on a Sunday, it's observed on Monday, January 2. Markets, banks and government offices close.
New Year dates for upcoming years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | Saturday, January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | Monday, January 1, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | Tuesday, January 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | Wednesday, January 1, 2031 | Wednesday |
| 2032 | Thursday, January 1, 2032 | Thursday |
How many days until New Year from other dates?
Counting from the start of each date to the start of New Year 2027 (Friday, January 1, 2027):
| From | Date | Days until New Year |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas | Friday, December 25, 2026 | 7 days (1 week) |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24, 2026 | 8 days (1 week, 1 day) |
| First Day of Winter | Monday, December 21, 2026 | 11 days (1 week, 4 days) |
| Hanukkah | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 28 days (4 weeks) |
| Cyber Monday | Monday, November 30, 2026 | 32 days (4 weeks, 4 days) |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 27, 2026 | 35 days (5 weeks) |
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New Year quick facts
- January 1 became the start of the year in the Roman calendar in 153 BC and was kept in the Julian and Gregorian calendars.
- Kiribati's Line Islands (UTC+14) are the first inhabited place to reach midnight.
- The first Times Square New Year's ball drop took place on December 31, 1907.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until New Year 2027?
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds left until midnight on January 1, 2027, in your time zone.
What day of the week is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 falls on a Friday.
Which country celebrates New Year first?
Kiribati, in the Pacific, is first. Its Line Islands use UTC+14. New Zealand follows about an hour later.
Which country celebrates New Year last?
The last inhabited places are American Samoa and Niue (UTC−11). Uninhabited Baker Island and Howland Island (UTC−12) are the very last.
Is this countdown accurate to the second?
Yes. It uses your device's clock, which most phones and computers sync automatically with internet time servers.
How long until New Year 2027?
New Year 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027. The live countdown at the top of this page shows exactly how much time is left in days, hours, minutes and seconds, updated every second in your local time zone.
How many weeks until New Year?
The chip under the countdown shows the weeks and extra days left until New Year. The number updates automatically each day, so it's always current.
When is New Year 2028?
After 2027, the next New Year is on Saturday, January 1, 2028. See the table on this page for more upcoming dates.
Does this New Year countdown use my time zone?
Yes. The countdown runs to 12:00 AM on New Year in the time zone set on your phone or computer, so the numbers are right wherever you are.
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