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Why New Year's Eve is on December 31
New Year's Eve is the celebration; New Year's Day is the aftermath. December 31 — St Sylvester's Day in much of Europe, where the night is literally called "Silvester" — has evolved into the world's biggest synchronized party, rolling westward through the time zones for 26 hours from the Pacific islands to Hawaii. The Times Square ball has dropped almost every year since 1907.
Planning ahead
Anything bookable on December 31 books out early: restaurant tables and party venues commonly sell out four to six weeks ahead, and city-center hotel prices can triple. If you are hosting, note that the days before the 31st are among supermarkets' busiest of the year — and if you just want fireworks, public displays are usually announced by early December.
About this countdown
New Year's Eve falls on December 31 each year. This page counts whole days from today (in your timezone) to the next New Year's Eve, and updates automatically. Need the gap between any two dates instead? Use the full Age Calculator.
FAQ
When is New Year's Eve?
New Year's Eve falls on December 31 each year.
How many days until New Year's Eve?
This page shows the exact number of days remaining until the next New Year's Eve, and it updates automatically each day.
Why is New Year's Eve called Silvester in Europe?
December 31 is the feast day of Pope Sylvester I, who died in 335 AD. German, Austrian, Swiss, Polish and several other European traditions name the whole celebration after him.
How long does New Year's Eve last worldwide?
About 26 hours: the first midnight strikes in Kiribati (UTC+14) and the last on the UTC−12 islands. Sydney's famous fireworks happen while it is still mid-morning in New York.
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