🇩🇪 Germany
New Year's Eve (half-day)
Next observed on Thursday, 31 December 2026.
When is New Year's Eve (half-day) in 2026?
Thursday, 31 December 2026
Counting down to New Year's Eve (half-day)
What New Year's Eve (half-day) marks
New Year's Eve in the Gregorian calendar refers to the evening—or commonly the entire day—of the last day of the year: 31 December. In many countries, New Year's Eve is celebrated with dancing, eating, drinking, and watching or lighting fireworks. Many Christians attend a watchnight service to mark the occasion. New Year's Eve celebrations generally continue into New Year's Day, 1 January, past midnight.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Last day of the Gregorian year, available under CC BY-SA.
New Year's Eve (half-day) dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | Germany 2026 | |
| 2027 | Friday | Germany 2027 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | Germany 2028 | |
| 2029 | Monday | Germany 2029 | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | Germany 2030 | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | Germany 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is New Year's Eve (half-day) in 2026?
New Year's Eve (half-day) falls on Thursday, 31 December 2026 in Germany.
What day of the week is New Year's Eve (half-day) 2026?
New Year's Eve (half-day) 2026 falls on a Thursday, 31 December 2026.
When is New Year's Eve (half-day) in 2027?
New Year's Eve (half-day) falls on Friday, 31 December 2027.
Where is New Year's Eve (half-day) observed?
Observed nationally in Germany.
What does New Year's Eve (half-day) celebrate?
Last day of the Gregorian year. New Year's Eve in the Gregorian calendar refers to the evening—or commonly the entire day—of the last day of the year: 31 December. In many countries, New Year's Eve is celebrated with dancing, eating, drinking, and watching or lighting fireworks. Many Christians attend a watchnight service to mark the occasion. New Year's Eve celebrations generally continue into New Year's Day, 1 January, past midnight.