Observed date
When is New Year's Day 2023?
Monday, January 2, 2023
Monday · US week 1 · ISO week 2023-W01
Legal date: Sunday, January 1, 2023 (federal observed closure)
This date has passed for 2023
January 2023 holidays →Friday, January 1, 2027 (observed)
Next 10 New Year's Day dates
Day of the week and countdown for each year — computed from the holiday rule in our database.
| Year | Date | Day | Days to go |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | January 2, 2023 | Monday | Passed |
| 2024 | January 1, 2024 | Monday | Passed |
| 2025 | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | Passed |
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Passed |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday | 142 |
| 2027 | December 31, 2027 | Friday | 506 |
| 2029 | January 1, 2029 | Monday | 873 |
| 2030 | January 1, 2030 | Tuesday | 1238 |
| 2031 | January 1, 2031 | Wednesday | 1603 |
| 2032 | January 1, 2032 | Thursday | 1968 |
What is New Year's Day?
New Year's Day is a US federal holiday. New Year's Day is always January 1. When January 1 falls on a Saturday, the federal observance is usually the preceding Friday; when it falls on Sunday, observance is usually the following Monday.
Americans use this date for planning time off, travel, school events, and retail promotions. Mark it on your 2023 calendar early so team schedules and family plans stay aligned with public closures and local observances.
When is New Year's Day?
New Year's Day is always January 1. When January 1 falls on a Saturday, the federal observance is usually the preceding Friday; when it falls on Sunday, observance is usually the following Monday. The countdown and next-ten-years table above lists exact weekdays for 2023 and future years, including how many days remain until the next occurrence.
Floating holidays shift on the calendar; fixed dates like July 4 or December 25 stay on the same month and day every year. If the date falls on a weekend, federal observance may move to an adjacent weekday—confirm with your employer for time-off policies.
History and background
Celebrations of the new year date to ancient civilizations; January 1 was fixed in the Gregorian calendar adopted widely in the West. Congress established New Year's Day as a federal holiday in 1870.
Understanding the history helps explain why schools, media, and local governments schedule related events around the same season each year.
How people observe New Year's Day
Americans mark the day with gatherings, fireworks at midnight, resolutions, and parades such as the Rose Parade. Many businesses and schools close for the federal observance.
Neighborhoods and workplaces vary: some close entirely on federal holidays, while cultural observances may continue with normal business hours. Check local listings for parades, sales, or volunteer opportunities tied to this date.
Calendar planning tip
Block January 1 on your 2023 calendar for closures and travel peaks. Check whether your employer observes the Friday or Monday when the first falls on a weekend.
Add New Year's Day to any printable month or year grid in our editor—the same holiday engine powers this page and your customized PDF. Browse 2023 holidays, open the monthly calendars hub, or print a 2023 yearly calendar with one-click holiday markers.
Frequently asked questions
Is New Year's Day a federal holiday?
Yes. New Year's Day on January 1 is a US federal holiday. Banks, post offices, and many government offices close on the observed date.
What happens when January 1 is on a weekend?
Federal law often moves observance to the nearest weekday—Friday if Jan 1 is Saturday, Monday if Sunday. Private employers may follow their own policy.
Are stores open on New Year's Day?
Many retail stores open with reduced hours; grocery and convenience chains often operate. Confirm locally because hours vary by state and brand.