Localized countdown
How many days until New Year in Canada?
Today in Canada is Sunday, October 4, 2026. The next New Year falls on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Target date
Friday 1 Jan
Year
2027
New Year
88
days remaining
12 weeks, 4 days
2,1152,115
hrs
127K126,947
min
7.6M7,616,837
sec
Next 5 years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | January 1, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | January 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | January 1, 2031 | Wednesday |
New Years Day Facts
Historical curiosities
New Year traditions changed dramatically over time.
In England and its colonies, the legal New Year once began on March 25 rather than January 1.
Records and stats
Few annual events pull a larger global audience.
Roughly one billion people worldwide are estimated to watch the Times Square ball drop each year.
Cultural quirks
The first minutes of the year are full of unusual luck rituals.
In Scotland, the "first foot" after midnight is ideally a dark-haired visitor carrying gifts like coal, whisky, or shortbread.