How Many Days Until New Year's Eve?

December 31, 2026: Thursday, December 31, 2026

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New Year's Eve is Thursday, December 31, 2026, the last day of 2026. The counter shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds until December 31 begins; on the night itself, the final countdown to midnight ushers in 2027.

December 31 is a regular working day in the US, though many offices close early. The biggest celebrations — the ball drop in Times Square, fireworks over Sydney Harbour, London and Rio de Janeiro — happen at local midnight, so the new year rolls around the world over 26 hours.

Good to know

  • New Year's Eve: Thursday, December 31, 2026 — 69 days left.
  • New Year's Day: January 1, 2027 — a federal holiday. See the New Year countdown.
  • Holiday? No, December 31 is a regular working day (unless it is the observed day for a Saturday New Year's Day).
  • Times Square: The ball drop has marked midnight in New York since 1907.
  • First and last: Kiritimati (Kiribati, UTC+14) celebrates first; Baker and Howland Islands (UTC−12) last.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days until New Year's Eve 2026?

69 days. New Year's Eve is Thursday, December 31, 2026.

What day of the week is New Year's Eve 2026?

December 31, 2026 falls on a Thursday.

Is New Year's Eve a federal holiday?

No. Only New Year's Day is a federal holiday; December 31 becomes a day off for federal employees only when January 1 falls on a Saturday.

When does the Times Square ball drop?

The ball begins its 60-second descent at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time and reaches the bottom at midnight.

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