🇿🇦 South Africa
New Year's Day
Next observed on Friday, 1 January 2027.
When is New Year's Day in 2027?
Friday, 1 January 2027
Counting down to New Year's Day
What New Year's Day marks
In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is the first day of the calendar year, 1 January. Most solar calendars, such as the Gregorian and Julian calendars, begin the year regularly at or near the northern winter solstice. In contrast, cultures and religions that observe a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their Lunar New Year at varying points relative to the solar year.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — First day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, available under CC BY-SA.
New Year's Day dates: 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday | South Africa 2027 | |
| 2028 | Saturday | South Africa 2028 | |
| 2029 | Monday | South Africa 2029 | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | South Africa 2030 | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | South Africa 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is New Year's Day in 2027?
New Year's Day falls on Friday, 1 January 2027 in South Africa.
What day of the week is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 falls on a Friday, 1 January 2027.
When is New Year's Day in 2028?
New Year's Day falls on Saturday, 1 January 2028.
Where is New Year's Day observed?
Observed nationally in South Africa.
What does New Year's Day celebrate?
First day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is the first day of the calendar year, 1 January. Most solar calendars, such as the Gregorian and Julian calendars, begin the year regularly at or near the northern winter solstice. In contrast, cultures and religions that observe a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their Lunar New Year at varying points relative to the solar year.