How Many Days Until New Year's Day?
That's exactly 13 weeks
There are 91 days until New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027. That is exactly 13 weeks — roughly 3.0 months, or 2,184 hours.
Counted from today (not including today). This page updates automatically — last rebuilt October 2, 2026.
New Year's Day is celebrated every year on January 1. See the January 1st countdown for facts and history about the date itself.
New Year's Day Dates for the Next 6 Years
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | January 1, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | January 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | January 1, 2031 | Wednesday |
| 2032 | January 1, 2032 | Thursday |
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day, January 1, is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar and a public holiday in nearly every country. It is a day of fresh starts, family gatherings, and recovering from the midnight celebrations of New Year's Eve.
Interesting Facts About New Year's Day
January 1 has marked the start of the civil year since the Roman Republic, and Julius Caesar's Julian calendar kept it in 46 BC.
New Year's Day became a U.S. federal holiday in 1870.
The Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, has been held on or around New Year's Day since 1890.
Eating black-eyed peas and greens on New Year's Day is a Southern U.S. tradition said to bring luck and money.
When January 1 falls on a Sunday, the U.S. federal holiday is observed on Monday, January 2.
How People Celebrate New Year's Day
Starting New Year's resolutions
Watching the Rose Parade and college football bowl games
Taking a "polar bear plunge" into cold water
Eating lucky foods such as black-eyed peas, lentils, or pork
Spending a quiet day with family
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until New Year's Day 2027?
As of October 2, 2026, there are 91 days until New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 — that's exactly 13 weeks. The countdown at the top of this page updates live.
When is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027.
When is New Year's Day 2028?
New Year's Day 2028 is on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
How is the date of New Year's Day determined?
New Year's Day is celebrated every year on January 1, so the date stays the same but the day of the week changes from year to year.