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How many days until New Year's Day?

Quick answer: New Year's Day is always January 1. The next one is on Friday, January 1, 2027. As of October 23, 2026, that is 70 days away, or 10 weeks and 0 days. The counter above recalculates from your device's date, so it stays correct after this page was written.

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New Year's Day is always January 1. Next: Friday, January 1, 2027.

Live countdown, updated every second in your time zone.

When is New Year's Day?

New Year's Day is always January 1. The next one is on Friday, January 1, 2027. As of October 23, 2026, that is 70 days away, or 10 weeks and 0 days. The counter above recalculates from your device's date, so it stays correct after this page was written.

OccurrenceDate
NextFriday, January 1, 2027
The one afterSaturday, January 1, 2028

How the countdown works

We count calendar days from today to the holiday, not including today. "Weeks" are full 7-day blocks; the remainder is shown in days. The live line counts hours, minutes and seconds to midnight at the start of New Year's Day in your local time.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days until New Year's Day?

As of October 23, 2026, there are 70 days until New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027. The live counter on this page always shows the current number.

How many weeks until New Year's Day?

10 weeks and 0 days, counted from October 23, 2026.

What day of the week is New Year's Day?

The next New Year's Day falls on a Friday (Friday, January 1, 2027).

When is New Year's Day the year after?

Saturday, January 1, 2028.