New Year’s Eve 2026
The last day of the Gregorian year, celebrated with parties, countdowns and fireworks at midnight.
Next date
Thursday, December 31, 2026
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Quick facts
- Date
- December 31
- Day of the week
- Thursday in 2026
- Type
- Celebration
- Observed in
- Global
- Also known as
- Hogmanay (Scotland), Silvester (Germany)
- Hashtag
- #NewYearsEve
Overview
New Year's Eve, on December 31, is the final evening of the year. People gather with family and friends, look back on the year and count down to midnight, when fireworks welcome the new year.
How to celebrate
1
Count down together
Gather friends or family for the final ten seconds.
2
Look back
Write down three good moments from the year.
3
Watch the fireworks
Find a public display or stream celebrations around the world.
Wishes and messages
Greeting card
Style
A 1080 × 1080 image, ready for WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.
Social media captions
Last sunset of the year. 🌅 #NewYearsEve
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New Year’s Eve dates
| Year | Date | Day of the week | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 31 | Thursday | 59 |
| 2027 | December 31 | Friday | 424 |
| 2028 | December 31 | Sunday | 790 |
| 2029 | December 31 | Monday | 1,155 |
| 2030 | December 31 | Tuesday | 1,520 |
| 2031 | December 31 | Wednesday | 1,885 |
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Eve?
On December 31.
Last updated November 2, 2026