When is it?
When is New Year's Day 2032 in United States?
The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, a federal holiday in the United States
Local date
Wednesday, December 31, 2031
Time zone · America/New_York
How it's calculated
January 1st
Updated through 2032
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 2032 dates across countries
Canada
2032Wednesday, December 31, 2031
Time zone · America/Toronto
United Kingdom
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Europe/London
Australia
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Australia/Sydney
Ireland
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Europe/Dublin
Philippines
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Asia/Manila
China
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Asia/Shanghai
Japan
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Asia/Tokyo
India
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Asia/Kolkata
Brazil
2032Wednesday, December 31, 2031
Time zone · America/Sao_Paulo
Indonesia
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Asia/Jakarta
Germany
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Europe/Berlin
France
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Europe/Paris
Mexico
2032Wednesday, December 31, 2031
Time zone · America/Mexico_City
Spain
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Europe/Madrid
Italy
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Europe/Rome
Netherlands
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Europe/Amsterdam
Singapore
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Asia/Singapore
Thailand
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Asia/Bangkok
Poland
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Europe/Warsaw
Argentina
2032Wednesday, December 31, 2031
Time zone · America/Buenos_Aires
Vietnam
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Hong Kong
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Asia/Hong_Kong
Taiwan
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Asia/Taipei
South Korea
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Asia/Seoul
New Zealand
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Pacific/Auckland
South Africa
2032Thursday, January 1, 2032
Time zone · Africa/Johannesburg
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