🇩🇪 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.
When is New Year's Eve (half-day) each year?
New Year's Eve (half-day) falls on 31 December every year, so the date never moves — only the weekday does. In 2026 it falls on a Thursday; in 2027, a Friday.
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.