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New Year's Eve falls on December 31 every year
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When exactly is New Year's Eve?
New Year’s Eve falls on December 31 every year. The live counter above shows exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds remain until the next one, worked out in your own time zone.
New Year’s Eve, on December 31, is the final day of the year and one of the biggest party nights worldwide. Celebrations peak at midnight with fireworks, toasts and the singing of Auld Lang Syne.
In many languages the night has its own name — Silvester in much of Central Europe, Hogmanay in Scotland, Réveillon in France and Brazil.
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 31, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | December 31, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | December 31, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | December 31, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | December 31, 2030 | Tuesday |
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Eve?
New Year’s Eve falls on December 31 every year.
Why is New Year's Eve called Silvester in some countries?
December 31 is the feast day of Pope Sylvester I in the Catholic calendar. In Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Czechia, Poland and several other countries, the day is named after him — Silvester or Sylwester.
How we calculate this
The countdown runs live in your browser and updates every second against your device clock, so it is always correct for your own timezone. The target is the next occurrence of New Year’s Eve (New Year’s Eve falls on December 31 every year). Dates for fixed holidays follow the civil calendar; dates for moveable events are taken from the official published dates listed on this page.