New Year's Day
Date: Thu Jan 01 2026
A time for people to reflect on the past year and set goals for the new one, New Year’s Day is a holiday that is celebrated on January 1st, marking the beginning of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar, which is the most widely used civil calendar in the world. Many celebrate New Year’s by attending parties and gatherings with friends and family, and by participating in various traditions and rituals, such as making resolutions, giving gifts, and going out to fireworks displays. In many cultures, New Year’s Day is also marked by religious observances, such as attending church services.