New Year's Day 2026 — United States
January 1, 2026 · Thursday
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What is New Year's Day?
New Year's Day is a federal holiday on January 1. This page shows the observed workday used for the covered federal calendar when January 1 falls on a weekend.
The annual list keeps the observed date separate from the nominal calendar date, so a Friday observance can appear on December 31 of the preceding year.
The federal designation does not by itself require a private employer, school, or state or local office to close.
- Applies to:
- federal
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wednesday | January 1, 2025 | Statutory date |
| 2026 | Thursday | January 1, 2026 | Statutory date |
| 2027 | Friday | January 1, 2027 | Statutory date |
Frequently asked questions
- When is New Year's Day observed in 2026?
- New Year's Day is observed on January 1, 2026 (Thursday) in 2026.
- Can New Year's Day be observed in December?
- Yes. When January 1 falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed federal workday for most Monday–Friday federal employees.
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Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last checked: August 13, 2026