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How Many Days Until New Year?
See how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds are left until New Year's Day with this free live countdown. It counts to midnight in your time zone.
How to use the New Year Countdown
- Open this page. The countdown starts on its own and updates every second.
- Read the big number for the days left, or watch the hours, minutes, and seconds tick down.
- Keep the page open on New Year's Eve to count down to midnight.
New Year's Day dates for the next five years
| Year | New Year's Day |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday, January 1 |
| 2028 | Saturday, January 1 |
| 2029 | Monday, January 1 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, January 1 |
| 2031 | Wednesday, January 1 |
Why New Year starts at different times around the world
Each time zone reaches midnight at a different time. Islands in the Pacific Ocean, like Kiribati, see the new year first. New York reaches midnight about 5 hours after London. Some US islands, like American Samoa, are among the last places to ring in the new year.
Easy ways to get ready for the new year
- Set one or two simple goals. Small, clear goals are easier to keep than a long list.
- Clean out your phone. A new year is a good time to delete old photos and apps. Our guide to clearing phone storage shows how.
- Do a quick home reset. Clear clutter and dust before the year starts.
- Plan your budget. Look back at what you spent during the holidays. Our percentage change guide helps you compare this year to last year.
Counting down to an earlier holiday too? See our Christmas countdown.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until New Year?
The countdown at the top of this page shows the exact number of days until January 1 in your time zone. It updates on its own every day.
What day of the week is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 is on a Friday, January 1. In 2028, it falls on a Saturday.
Does the countdown reach zero at midnight where I live?
Yes. It uses the clock on your phone or computer, so it counts down to midnight on January 1 in your own time zone.