Skywatching Tips for December 2025
What’s up in the day and night sky in December 2025, including the Geminid meteor shower and the December solstice.
New Year’s Day, observed on January 1, marks the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar. Around the world, people celebrate the occasion with countdowns, fireworks, and intentions for the year ahead.
In the Gregorian calendar, New Year’s Day is celebrated worldwide on January 1.
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About New Year's Day
Read more about New Year's Day.New Year's Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Wed | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Jan 2 | Day off for New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Fri | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Sat | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | Tue | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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