Localized countdown
How many days until New Year in United States?
Today in United States is Friday, September 18, 2026. The next New Year falls on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Target date
Friday 1 Jan
Year
2027
New Year
105
days remaining
15 weeks
2,5012,501
hrs
150K150,067
min
9M9,004,055
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.