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Orthodox New Year
Next observed on Thursday, 14 January 2027.
When is Orthodox New Year in 2027?
Thursday, 14 January 2027
Counting down to Orthodox New Year
What Orthodox New Year marks
The Old New Year, the Orthodox New Year, also known as Ra's as-Sanah or Ras el-Seni in the Middle East, is an informal traditional holiday, celebrated as the start of the New Year by the Julian calendar. In the 20th and 21st centuries, the Old New Year falls on 14 January in the Gregorian calendar.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Informal traditional holiday based on the Julian calendar, available under CC BY-SA.
When is Orthodox New Year each year?
Orthodox New Year falls on 14 January every year, so the date never moves — only the weekday does. In 2027 it falls on a Thursday; in 2028, a Friday.
Frequently asked
When is Orthodox New Year in 2027?
Orthodox New Year falls on Thursday, 14 January 2027 in Canada.
What day of the week is Orthodox New Year 2027?
Orthodox New Year 2027 falls on a Thursday, 14 January 2027.
When is Orthodox New Year in 2028?
Orthodox New Year falls on Friday, 14 January 2028.
Where is Orthodox New Year observed?
Observed nationally in Canada.
What does Orthodox New Year celebrate?
Informal traditional holiday based on the Julian calendar. The Old New Year, the Orthodox New Year, also known as Ra's as-Sanah or Ras el-Seni in the Middle East, is an informal traditional holiday, celebrated as the start of the New Year by the Julian calendar. In the 20th and 21st centuries, the Old New Year falls on 14 January in the Gregorian calendar.