๐ฅ December 31
How many days until New Year's Eve?
New Year's Eve 2026 falls on
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days away |
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| 2026 | Thursday | โฆ | |
| 2027 | Friday | โฆ | |
| 2028 | Sunday | โฆ | |
| 2029 | Monday | โฆ | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | โฆ | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | โฆ |
About New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is December 31, the last day of the year. Because midnight arrives first in Kiritimati (UTC+14) and last in Baker Island (UTCโ12), the 'new year' spans 26 hours worldwide. Sydney's fireworks are at 13:00 UTC, Times Square drops the ball at 05:00 UTC on January 1.
If you're booking a restaurant or event, most venues release New Year's Eve tickets in early November and sell out by mid-December. Public transport in many cities runs free or extended service after midnight; check your city's schedule a week ahead.
Frequently asked questions
- Is New Year's Eve a holiday?
- It is not a US federal holiday, but markets close early (1 pm ET for bonds) and many offices close at noon.
Content last reviewed: 2026-09-03