New Year's Day, Which is on January 1

New Year’s Day, which is on January 1, marks the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a public holiday in many countries. Count down to the New Year, no matter where you are.

Is New Year a Public Holiday?

New Year is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

New Year's Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is celebrated worldwide.

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About New Year

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New Year Observances

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Year	Weekday	Date	Name	Holiday Type
2015	Thu	1 Jan	New Year	Public Holiday
2016	Fri	1 Jan	New Year	Public Holiday
2017	Sun	1 Jan	New Year	Public Holiday
2018	Mon	1 Jan	New Year	Public Holiday
2019	Tue	1 Jan	New Year	Public Holiday
2020	Wed	1 Jan	New Year	Public Holiday
2021	Fri	1 Jan	New Year	Public Holiday
2022	Sat	1 Jan	New Year	Public Holiday
2023	Sun	1 Jan	New Year	Public Holiday
2024	Mon	1 Jan	New Year	Public Holiday
2025	Wed	1 Jan	New Year	Public Holiday

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When Is New Year 2020?

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Quick Facts

This year:	Tue, 1 Jan 2019
Next year:	Wed, 1 Jan 2020
Type:	Public Holiday

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