When is it?
When is New Year's Day (Ganjitsu) 2035 in Japan?
The most important holiday in Japan, marking the beginning of the new year
Local date
Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Asia/Tokyo
How it's calculated
January 1st
Updated through 2035
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 2035 dates across countries
Canada
2035Sunday, December 31, 2034
Time zone · America/Toronto
United States
2035Sunday, December 31, 2034
Time zone · America/New_York
United Kingdom
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Europe/London
Australia
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Australia/Sydney
Ireland
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Europe/Dublin
Philippines
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Asia/Manila
China
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Asia/Shanghai
India
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Asia/Kolkata
Brazil
2035Sunday, December 31, 2034
Time zone · America/Sao_Paulo
Indonesia
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Asia/Jakarta
Germany
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Europe/Berlin
France
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Europe/Paris
Mexico
2035Sunday, December 31, 2034
Time zone · America/Mexico_City
Spain
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Europe/Madrid
Italy
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Europe/Rome
Netherlands
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Europe/Amsterdam
Singapore
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Asia/Singapore
Thailand
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Asia/Bangkok
Poland
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Europe/Warsaw
Argentina
2035Sunday, December 31, 2034
Time zone · America/Buenos_Aires
Vietnam
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Hong Kong
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Asia/Hong_Kong
Taiwan
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Asia/Taipei
South Korea
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Asia/Seoul
New Zealand
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Pacific/Auckland
South Africa
2035Monday, January 1, 2035
Time zone · Africa/Johannesburg
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