New Year's Day 2027
Federal Fixed
New Year's Day marks the beginning of the new calendar year and is celebrated on January 1. It is a federal holiday in the United States, meaning most government offices and many businesses are closed.
New Year's Day - Date
| Year | Date | Day | week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | week 1 |
| 2027 | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Friday | week 53 |
| 2028 | Sat, Jan 1, 2028 | Saturday | week 52 |
| 2029 | Mon, Jan 1, 2029 | Monday | week 1 |
| 2030 | Tue, Jan 1, 2030 | Tuesday | week 1 |
History
January 1 has been celebrated as New Year's Day since the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1582. It became a federal holiday in the United States in 1870, making it one of the oldest nationally recognized holidays.
Traditions
- Watching the Times Square ball drop at midnight
- Making New Year's resolutions
- Attending New Year's Day parades
- Watching college football bowl games
- Having brunch with family and friends