When Is New Year's Eve 2026?

New Year's Eve 2026 falls on Thursday, December 31, 2026 — 123 days from now. Live countdown, dates through 2030, and how the date is set.

New Year's Eve in the Gregorian calendar refers to the evening—or commonly the entire day—of the last day of the year: 31 December. In many countries, New Year's Eve is celebrated with dancing, eating, drinking, and watching or lighting fireworks. Many Christians attend a watchnight service to mark the occasion. New Year's Eve celebrations generally continue into New Year's Day, 1 January, past midnight. New Year's Eve is always December 31.

New Year's Eve falls on Thursday, December 31, 2026. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.