New Year's Day 2026
New Year's Day 2026 fell on Thursday, January 1.
New Year's Day 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Week number
- Week 1
- Day of the year
- Day 1 of 365
- Day off
- Yes, nationwide
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
New Year's Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take Friday, January 2 off as well and you get 4 days off in a row: from Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
New Year's Day in 2025, 2026 and 2027
New Year's Day is on January 1 every year; only the weekday changes. In 2025 it was a Wednesday, in 2026 a Thursday and in 2027 a Friday.
New Year's Day in other countries
This is how New Year's Day 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Thursday, January 1.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Neujahr | Thursday, January 1 | Yes |
| Belgium | Nieuwjaarsdag | Thursday, January 1 | Yes |
| Denmark | Nytårsdag | Thursday, January 1 | Yes |
| France | Jour de l'An | Thursday, January 1 | Yes |
| Germany | Neujahr | Thursday, January 1 | Yes |
| Netherlands | Nieuwjaarsdag | Thursday, January 1 | Yes |
| Sweden | Nyårsdagen | Thursday, January 1 | Yes |
| Switzerland | Neujahrstag | Thursday, January 1 | Yes |
| United Kingdom | New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1 | Yes |
Other holidays in 2026
- EpiphanyTuesday, January 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Day in 2026?
In 2026, New Year's Day fell on Thursday, January 1, in week 1.
Is New Year's Day 2026 a day off?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday in the United States.