How Many Days Until December 31st?
That's 12 weeks and 6 days
There are 90 days until December 31st on Thursday, December 31, 2026. That is 12 weeks and 6 days — roughly 3.0 months, or 2,160 hours.
Counted from today (not including today). This page updates automatically — last rebuilt October 2, 2026.
In 2026, December 31st is New Year's Eve.
What Day of the Week Is December 31st?
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 31, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | December 31, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | December 31, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | December 31, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | December 31, 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | December 31, 2031 | Wednesday |
About December 31st
December 31st is the 365th day of the year (the 366th in leap years), leaving 0 days until the end of the year. Below are notable facts, observances, and historical events associated with December 31st.
Interesting Facts About December 31st
New Year's Eve celebrations date back over 4,000 years to ancient Babylon
The Times Square ball drop has been a New Year's Eve tradition since 1907
In Scotland, New Year's Eve is called Hogmanay and is often bigger than Christmas
The earliest New Year's celebration is in Kiritimati (Christmas Island), 14 hours before UTC
An estimated 1 billion people worldwide watch the Times Square ball drop on TV
Traditions & Observances on December 31st
Watching the ball drop in Times Square at midnight
Attending parties and countdown celebrations
Making New Year's resolutions for the coming year
Kissing loved ones at midnight for good luck
Watching fireworks displays around the world
Historical Events on December 31st
Vandals, Alans and Suebians crossed the Rhine, beginning the invasion of Gaul
The first Huguenots set sail from France to the Cape of Good Hope
Thomas Edison gave the first public demonstration of his incandescent light bulb
The first ever ball drop took place in Times Square, New York City
President Harry Truman officially proclaimed the end of World War II
The Marshall Plan expired after distributing over $13.3 billion to rebuild Western Europe
All official Soviet Union institutions ceased operations, ending the USSR
Czechoslovakia was peacefully dissolved in the Velvet Divorce, creating Czech Republic and Slovakia
Boris Yeltsin resigned as President of Russia, Vladimir Putin became acting President
First cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wuhan, China
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until December 31, 2026?
As of October 2, 2026, there are 90 days until December 31, 2026, not counting today. The live countdown at the top of this page always shows the current number.
How many weeks until December 31st?
There are 12 weeks and 6 days until December 31, 2026 (about 3.0 months), counted from October 2, 2026.
What day of the week is December 31, 2026?
December 31, 2026 falls on a Thursday. In 2027 it falls on a Friday; In 2028 it falls on a Sunday; In 2029 it falls on a Monday.
How many days until December 31, 2027?
As of October 2, 2026, there are 455 days until December 31, 2027, which is a Friday.
What day of the year is December 31st?
December 31st is the 365th day of the year (the 366th in leap years), leaving 0 days until the end of the year.
Is December 31st a holiday?
In 2026, December 31st is New Year's Eve.
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