New Year's Day on January 1st marks the beginning of a new calendar year and is one of the most universally celebrated holidays across the globe. The tradition of celebrating the new year dates back at least 4,000 years to ancient Babylon, where the first new moon following the vernal equinox marked the start of a new year. New Year's Eve, the night of December 31st, is celebrated with parties, fireworks, concerts, and countdown events in major cities worldwide. Iconic celebrations include the ball drop in New York City's Times Square, the fireworks over Sydney Harbour Bridge, and the spectacular displays at the London Eye. Millions gather to watch these events live or on television. New Year's Day is traditionally a time for reflection and setting resolutions — personal goals for self-improvement in the coming year. Common resolutions include exercising more, eating healthier, saving money, and learning new skills. Many cultures also have specific New Year's food traditions believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
New Year 2027 falls on Friday, 1 January 2027. New Year's Day on January 1st marks the beginning of a new calendar year and is one of the most universally celebrated holidays across the globe.
There are 48 days (6 weeks, or about 1 month 18 days) until New Year. That is approximately 1,140 hours or 68,426 minutes from now. Use our date calculator to find the exact duration between any two dates.
There are 6 weeks until New Year on Friday, 1 January 2027. That falls in week 0 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.