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New Year's Day is Friday, January 1, 2027
When Is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027. New Year's Day on January 1st marks the beginning of a new calendar year. It is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated with parades, football bowl games, and New Year's resolutions.
🏛️ New Year's Day is a federal holiday in the United States.
New Year's Day Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 | Monday |
| 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | Jan 1, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | Jan 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | Jan 1, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | Jan 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | Jan 1, 2031 | Wednesday |
| 2032 | Jan 1, 2032 | Thursday |
| 2033 | Jan 1, 2033 | Saturday |
| 2034 | Jan 1, 2034 | Sunday |
| 2035 | Jan 1, 2035 | Monday |
| 2036 | Jan 1, 2036 | Tuesday |
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day on January 1st marks the beginning of a new calendar year. It is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated with parades, football bowl games, and New Year's resolutions. Many cultures around the world observe this day with their own unique traditions.
History & Origins of New Year's Day
January 1st became the official start of the new year in 1582 when Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, which most of the world uses today. However, the celebration of the new year has ancient roots. The Romans dedicated January 1st to Janus, the two-faced god who looked both backward at the old year and forward to the new one — the month of January is named after him. New Year's Day became a federal holiday in the United States in 1870. The tradition of making resolutions dates back to the Babylonians, who made promises to their gods at the start of each year.
Traditions & How to Celebrate New Year's Day
- Watching college football bowl games, including the Rose Bowl
- Making and committing to New Year's resolutions
- Watching the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California
- Having a special brunch or meal with family
- Eating traditional "lucky" foods like black-eyed peas and collard greens
- Taking a polar bear plunge into cold water for charity
- Reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the new one
- Recovering and relaxing after New Year's Eve celebrations
Fun Facts About New Year's Day
The Rose Parade in Pasadena has been held every New Year's Day since 1890.
About 45% of Americans make New Year's resolutions, but only about 8% successfully keep them.
In the Southern United States, eating black-eyed peas and collard greens on New Year's Day is believed to bring luck and prosperity.
The first New Year's Day college football bowl game was played in 1902.
In Japan, New Year (Shogatsu) is the most important holiday, featuring temple visits and traditional foods.
The "Baby New Year" concept dates back to ancient Greece, where a baby symbolized rebirth.