New Year's Day 2028
New Year's Day 2028 falls on Saturday, January 1. The day off is on Friday, December 31, 2027.
New Year's Day 2028 at a glance
- Date
- Saturday, January 1, 2028
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Week number
- Week 52
- Day of the year
- Day 1 of 366
- Day off
- Yes, nationwide
- Observed on
- Friday, December 31, 2027
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 Saturday in 2028. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Friday, December 31 to Sunday, January 2. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
New Year's Day in 2027, 2028 and 2029
New Year's Day is on January 1 every year; only the weekday changes. In 2027 it was a Friday, in 2028 a Saturday and in 2029 a Monday.
New Year's Day and the school holidays
New Year's Day 2028 falls in the winter break (in all areas).
New Year's Day in other countries
This is how New Year's Day 2028 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Saturday, January 1.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Neujahr | Saturday, January 1 | Yes |
| Belgium | Nieuwjaarsdag | Saturday, January 1 | Yes |
| Denmark | Nytårsdag | Saturday, January 1 | Yes |
| France | Jour de l'An | Saturday, January 1 | Yes |
| Germany | Neujahr | Saturday, January 1 | Yes |
| Netherlands | Nieuwjaarsdag | Saturday, January 1 | Yes |
| Sweden | Nyårsdagen | Saturday, January 1 | Yes |
| Switzerland | Neujahrstag | Saturday, January 1 | Yes |
| United Kingdom | New Year's Day | Saturday, January 1 | Yes |
Other holidays in 2028
- EpiphanyThursday, January 6, 2028
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Day in 2028?
In 2028, New Year's Day falls on Saturday, January 1, in week 52.
Is New Year's Day 2028 a day off?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday in the United States. Because New Year's Day falls on a weekend in 2028, the day off is on Friday, December 31.