When is it?

When is New Year's Day (Ganjitsu) 2030 in Japan?

The most important holiday in Japan, marking the beginning of the new year

Local date

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Asia/Tokyo

How it's calculated

January 1st

Updated through 2030

History & Origins

The Story Behind New Year's Day (Ganjitsu)

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 (Ganjitsu) 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 (Ganjitsu) 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 (Ganjitsu) worldwide

Compare 2030 dates across countries

Canada

2030

Monday, December 31, 2029

Time zone · America/Toronto

United States

2030

Monday, December 31, 2029

Time zone · America/New_York

United Kingdom

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Europe/London

Australia

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Australia/Sydney

Ireland

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Europe/Dublin

Philippines

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Asia/Manila

China

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Asia/Shanghai

India

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Asia/Kolkata

Brazil

2030

Monday, December 31, 2029

Time zone · America/Sao_Paulo

Indonesia

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Asia/Jakarta

Germany

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Europe/Berlin

France

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Europe/Paris

Mexico

2030

Monday, December 31, 2029

Time zone · America/Mexico_City

Spain

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Europe/Madrid

Italy

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Europe/Rome

Netherlands

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Europe/Amsterdam

Singapore

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Asia/Singapore

Thailand

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Asia/Bangkok

Poland

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Europe/Warsaw

Argentina

2030

Monday, December 31, 2029

Time zone · America/Buenos_Aires

Vietnam

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Hong Kong

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Asia/Hong_Kong

Taiwan

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Asia/Taipei

South Korea

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Asia/Seoul

New Zealand

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Pacific/Auckland

South Africa

2030

Tuesday, January 1, 2030

Time zone · Africa/Johannesburg

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