What day of the week is December 31?
December 31, 2026 is a Thursday
46 days from today
It is the 5th Thursday of December, the last one that month.
Showing the next December 31 on or after today, Sunday, November 15, 2026, in your time zone.
What's on December 31, 2026
- Holidays and events: NYE, End of Year
- Public holidays abroad: 12 countries, including New Year's Eve, Day off (substituted from 12/12/2026), Festival Day
The full lists are further down this page.
December 31 by year
| Year | Day of the week | Weekday or weekend |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tuesday | Weekday |
| 2025 | Wednesday | Weekday |
| 2026 | Thursday | Weekday |
| 2027 | Friday | Weekday |
| 2028 | Sunday | Weekend |
| 2029 | Monday | Weekday |
| 2030 | Tuesday | Weekday |
| 2031 | Wednesday | Weekday |
| 2032 | Friday | Weekday |
About December 31, 2026
- It is a Thursday, a weekday.
- Day 365 of 365, in ISO week 53 of 2026 and quarter Q4.
Public holidays on December 31, 2026 around the world
12 countries and territories have a nationwide public holiday on December 31, 2026:
- New Year's Eve — Philippines, Thailand, Venezuela, Armenia, Cuba, Faroe Islands and 1 more
- Day off (substituted from 12/12/2026) — Uzbekistan
- Festival Day — Montserrat
- International Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day — Azerbaijan
- Last Day of the Year — Vatican City
- National Heroes Day — Timor-Leste
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Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is December 31, 2026?
It's a Thursday, the 5th Thursday of December, and the last one that month.
Is December 31, 2026 on a weekend?
No, it is a Thursday, a weekday.
What day is December 31 in 2027?
December 31, 2027 falls on a Friday.