New Year's Day 2027 date
New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027. New Year's Day is always January 1, the first day of the Gregorian calendar. Counting from October 12, 2026, that's 81 days, or 11.6 weeks, or roughly 2.7 months away. The live counter above uses your device's clock, so it's always accurate for where you are.
New Year's Day dates for the next five years
Planning ahead, maybe a wedding, a trip or a long weekend? Here's when New Year's Day falls through 2031, with the number of days from today.
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days from Oct 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | January 1 | Friday | 81 |
| 2028 | January 1 | Saturday | 446 |
| 2029 | January 1 | Monday | 812 |
| 2030 | January 1 | Tuesday | 1,177 |
| 2031 | January 1 | Wednesday | 1,542 |
Because the date is fixed, the weekday shifts by one day each year (two after a leap day). In 2027 it's a Friday; in 2028 it's a Saturday.
Is New Year's Day 2027 a long weekend?
Yes, it's a Monday or Friday, so you get a natural three-day weekend.
Nearby dates in 2027
Other dates close to it in 2027: Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Mon, Jan 18 (17 days after); Groundhog Day is Tue, Feb 2 (32 days after); Mardi Gras is Tue, Feb 9 (39 days after); Valentine's Day is Sun, Feb 14 (44 days after). Handy if you're trying to line up time off or avoid peak travel days.
Planning tip
Long weekends mean busy roads. If you're driving, leaving early in the morning or late at night beats sitting in holiday traffic, and booking hotels two or three weeks out usually gets better prices.
2026 vs. 2027
In 2026 it was on Thursday, January 1, 2026; in 2027 it's Friday, January 1, 2027, 365 days later. For this year's full countdown, history and traditions, see our main New Year's Day countdown, or check how many weeks until New Year's Day.
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Day 2027?
Friday, January 1, 2027.
When is New Year's Day 2028?
Saturday, January 1, 2028.