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New Year's Eve
Next observed on Thursday, 31 December 2026.
When is New Year's Eve in 2026?
Thursday, 31 December 2026
Counting down to New Year's Eve
What New Year's Eve 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 dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | United States 2026 | |
| 2027 | Friday | United States 2027 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | United States 2028 | |
| 2029 | Monday | United States 2029 | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | United States 2030 | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | United States 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is New Year's Eve in 2026?
New Year's Eve falls on Thursday, 31 December 2026 in United States.
What day of the week is New Year's Eve 2026?
New Year's Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday, 31 December 2026.
When is New Year's Eve in 2027?
New Year's Eve falls on Friday, 31 December 2027.
Where is New Year's Eve observed?
Observed nationally in United States.
What does New Year's Eve 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.