New Year's Day Countdown
How long until New Year's Day? The countdown always shows the next date, so you can leave this page open.
How it works
The page counts down live to the date shown above, in days, hours, minutes and seconds. It also tells you the number of days, weeks and "sleeps" left, which children like. Use Fullscreen to show it on a screen or projector.
New Year's Day dates
New Year's Day is January 1. The countdown shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds to midnight at the start of that day in your local time zone.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday, January 1, 2027 |
| 2028 | Saturday, January 1, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, January 1, 2029 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, January 1, 2030 |
What people use it for
- A big-screen countdown at a party
- Planning resolutions and goals
- End-of-year work wrap-up
- Counting down with friends online
- Trip and event planning around the holiday
Questions
When is New Year's Day?
The next date is shown at the top of the page. Upcoming dates: Thursday, January 1, 2026; Friday, January 1, 2027; Saturday, January 1, 2028; Monday, January 1, 2029.
Does it use my time zone?
Yes. The countdown runs to midnight at the start of the date, in the time zone your device is set to.
Is it free?
Yes. No sign-up and nothing is stored or sent. The date is worked out in your browser.