How many days until New Year's Day?
47 days until New Year's Day 2027
Friday, January 1, 2027
That's 6 weeks and 5 days.
until New Year's Day begins, in your time zone
Counted from today, Sunday, November 15, 2026, in your time zone. The target day itself is included; today is not. Dates follow the official rule — see our sources.
Every way to count to New Year's Day 2027
- Days
- 47 days
- Weeks
- 6 weeks and 5 days
- Months
- 1 month, 17 days
- Weekends
- 6 weekends
- Business days
- 35 days
- 32 without US federal holidays
- Sleeps
- 47 sleeps
- Fortnights
- 3 fortnights, 5 days
- Hours
- 1,128
Countdown milestones
- 100 days before New Year's Day 2027:Wednesday, September 23, 2026Passed
- 50 days before New Year's Day 2027:Thursday, November 12, 2026Passed
- 30 days before New Year's Day 2027:Wednesday, December 2, 2026In 17 days
- 1 week before New Year's Day 2027:Friday, December 25, 2026In 40 days
Each weekday until New Year's Day 2027
Counting the days after today, up to and including Friday, January 1, 2027. Useful for counting school days, work shifts or a weekly class before New Year.
| Day | How many |
|---|---|
| Mondays | 7 |
| Tuesdays | 7 |
| Wednesdays | 7 |
| Thursdays | 7 |
| Fridays | 7 |
| Saturdays | 6 |
| Sundays | 6 |
What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2027
| Who | On January 1, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Federal government offices | Closed Fri, Jan 1 |
| Banks (Federal Reserve schedule) | Closed Fri, Jan 1 |
| Stock markets (NYSE and Nasdaq) | Closed Fri, Jan 1 |
| U.S. Postal Service | Closed Fri, Jan 1 |
Sources: OPM federal holidays, Federal Reserve holiday schedule, NYSE holidays and trading hours, USPS holiday notices. Individual banks, branches and post offices can set their own hours; check locally.
About New Year's Day
January 1 has marked the start of the year since Roman times: the Julian calendar, which took effect in 45 BC, began the year in January, a month named for Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. In medieval Europe many places started the year on other dates, such as March 25. Over time most European countries returned to January 1, and Britain and its American colonies made it the legal start of the year in 1752, the same year they switched to the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Day falls on January 1 every year and has been a federal holiday since 1870. When it lands on a Saturday, federal employees observe it on Friday, December 31; when it lands on a Sunday, they get Monday, January 2 off.
Celebrations begin the night before. Crowds gather in New York's Times Square to watch the ball drop at midnight, a tradition that began in 1907, and fireworks, parties and toasts mark the countdown across the country. On the day itself, many people make resolutions for the year ahead, watch the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, and follow college football bowl games. In the South, black-eyed peas and greens are a traditional meal for luck and prosperity in the new year.
How we check dates and facts: see our sources.
New Year over the next ten years
New Year's Day by year
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
| 2026 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday, January 1, 2027 |
| 2028 | Saturday, January 1, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, January 1, 2029 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, January 1, 2030 |
| 2031 | Wednesday, January 1, 2031 |
| 2032 | Thursday, January 1, 2032 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027. New Year's Day falls on January 1 every year.
When is New Year's Day 2028?
New Year's Day 2028 falls on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
Is it New Year's Day today?
No. New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027, 47 days from today.
How many weeks until New Year's Day?
6 weeks and 5 days, or 47 days in total, counted from today.
How many months until New Year's Day?
1 month, 17 days, counting whole calendar months from today and then the days left over.
How many weekends until New Year's Day?
6 weekends. A weekend counts when its Saturday comes after today and on or before Friday, January 1, 2027.
How many sleeps until New Year's Day?
47 sleeps, counting tonight as the first and the night before Friday, January 1, 2027 as the last.
How many business days until New Year's Day?
35 business days (Monday to Friday), or 32 business days if you also skip US federal holidays.
How are days counted?
Days are counted from today to the target date: today is not included, the target day is.
Is New Year's Day a federal holiday?
Yes. Federal offices close and many businesses give the day off.