New Year's Eve 2026
New Year's Eve 2026 falls on Thursday, December 31.
Not an official day off
New Year's Eve 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Week number
- Week 53
- Day of the year
- Day 365 of 365
- Day off
- No, not an official day off
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
New Year's Eve in 2025, 2026 and 2027
New Year's Eve is on December 31 every year; only the weekday changes. In 2025 it was a Wednesday, in 2026 a Thursday and in 2027 a Friday.
New Year's Eve and the school holidays
New Year's Eve 2026 falls in the winter break in 27 of the 28 areas.
New Year's Eve in other countries
This is how New Year's Eve 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Thursday, December 31.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Silvester | Thursday, December 31 | No |
| Belgium | Oudejaarsdag | Thursday, December 31 | No |
| Denmark | Nytårsaften | Thursday, December 31 | No |
| France | Saint-Sylvestre | Thursday, December 31 | No |
| Germany | Silvester | Thursday, December 31 | No |
| Netherlands | Oudejaarsdag | Thursday, December 31 | No |
| Sweden | Nyårsafton | Thursday, December 31 | No |
| Switzerland | Silvester | Thursday, December 31 | No |
| United Kingdom | New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Christmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
- Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Eve in 2026?
In 2026, New Year's Eve falls on Thursday, December 31, in week 53.
Is New Year's Eve 2026 a day off?
No, New Year's Eve is not a public holiday in the United States.