When is it?
When is New Year's Day 2026 in Netherlands?
Nieuwjaarsdag - The first day of the year, a national holiday in the Netherlands
Local date
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Europe/Amsterdam
How it's calculated
January 1st
Updated through 2026
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
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Canada
2026Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time zone · America/Toronto
United States
2026Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time zone · America/New_York
United Kingdom
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Europe/London
Australia
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Australia/Sydney
Ireland
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Europe/Dublin
Philippines
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Asia/Manila
China
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Asia/Shanghai
Japan
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Asia/Tokyo
India
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Asia/Kolkata
Brazil
2026Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time zone · America/Sao_Paulo
Indonesia
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Asia/Jakarta
Germany
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Europe/Berlin
France
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Europe/Paris
Mexico
2026Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time zone · America/Mexico_City
Spain
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Europe/Madrid
Italy
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Europe/Rome
Singapore
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Asia/Singapore
Thailand
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Asia/Bangkok
Poland
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Europe/Warsaw
Argentina
2026Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time zone · America/Buenos_Aires
Vietnam
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Hong Kong
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Asia/Hong_Kong
Taiwan
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Asia/Taipei
South Korea
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Asia/Seoul
New Zealand
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Pacific/Auckland
South Africa
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time zone · Africa/Johannesburg
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