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Why New Year's Day is on January 1
New Year's Day is the calendar's one truly global reset. January 1 became the year's start with Julius Caesar's calendar reform in 45 BC, was lost during the medieval period (many countries started the year in March), and was locked back in as countries adopted the Gregorian calendar from 1582 onward. Britain and its colonies only switched in 1752 — before that, their new year began on March 25.
Planning ahead
Most people counting down to January 1 are really planning one of three things: resolutions (gym memberships spike in the first week, so book classes early), travel home after the holidays (the 1st and 2nd are among the year's busiest travel days), or deadlines — plenty of contracts, tax years and insurance policies roll over at midnight on December 31.
About this countdown
New Year's Day falls on January 1 each year. This page counts whole days from today (in your timezone) to the next New Year's Day, and updates automatically. Need the gap between any two dates instead? Use the full Age Calculator.
FAQ
When is New Year's Day?
New Year's Day falls on January 1 each year.
How many days until New Year's Day?
This page shows the exact number of days remaining until the next New Year's Day, and it updates automatically each day.
Which country celebrates the new year first?
Kiribati's Line Islands (UTC+14) reach midnight first — 14 hours before London and 19 before New York. Uninhabited Baker Island (UTC−12) is last, a full 26 hours behind the first celebrations.
Has January 1 always been the start of the year?
No. Medieval Europe variously started the year on December 25, March 1 or March 25. England began its legal year on March 25 until 1752, which is why British tax years still start in early April.
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