When is it?
When is New Year's Day 2028 in Canada?
The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, a statutory holiday in Canada
Local date
Friday, December 31, 2027
Time zone · America/Toronto
How it's calculated
January 1st
Updated through 2028
History & Origins
The Story Behind New Year's Day
January 1st became the start of the new year in 45 BC when Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar. The tradition of celebrating was established in ancient Rome with offerings to Janus, the two-faced god of beginnings. Modern celebrations evolved from medieval European traditions.
Traditions & Celebrations
How New Year's Day is Celebrated
Celebrations typically begin on New Year's Eve with parties, fireworks, and countdown events. Traditional activities include watching the ball drop in Times Square, singing 'Auld Lang Syne,' making resolutions, and toasting at midnight. Many cultures have lucky foods.
Date Calculation
How the New Year's Day Date is Determined
New Year's Day is always January 1st in the Gregorian calendar. Many cultures also celebrate lunar or other traditional new years on different dates.
New Year's Day worldwide
Compare 2028 dates across countries
United States
2028Friday, December 31, 2027
Time zone · America/New_York
United Kingdom
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Europe/London
Australia
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Australia/Sydney
Ireland
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Dublin
Philippines
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Manila
China
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Shanghai
Japan
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Tokyo
India
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Kolkata
Brazil
2028Friday, December 31, 2027
Time zone · America/Sao_Paulo
Indonesia
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Jakarta
Germany
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Berlin
France
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Paris
Mexico
2028Friday, December 31, 2027
Time zone · America/Mexico_City
Spain
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Madrid
Italy
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Rome
Netherlands
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Amsterdam
Singapore
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Singapore
Thailand
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Bangkok
Poland
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Warsaw
Argentina
2028Friday, December 31, 2027
Time zone · America/Buenos_Aires
Vietnam
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Hong Kong
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Hong_Kong
Taiwan
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Taipei
South Korea
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Seoul
New Zealand
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Pacific/Auckland
South Africa
2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
Time zone · Africa/Johannesburg
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