New Year's Day
Confraternização Universal
Date
Wed, 1 January 2025
Scope
National
Long Weekends
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About New Year's Day
New Year's Day marks the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It is one of the most widely celebrated public holidays worldwide.
Traditions
Celebrations typically include fireworks at midnight, parties, and family gatherings. Many cultures have special foods and traditions to bring good luck for the coming year.
Are shops open?
Banks and government offices are closed. Most shops and businesses are closed.
New Year's Day in other years
New Year's Day in other countries
🏳️ADWed, 1 Jan🏳️ALWed, 1 Jan🏳️AMWed, 1 Jan🇦🇷ArgentinaWed, 1 Jan🇦🇹AustriaWed, 1 Jan🇦🇺AustraliaWed, 1 Jan🏳️AXWed, 1 Jan🏳️BAWed, 1 Jan🏳️BBWed, 1 Jan🇧🇪BelgiumWed, 1 Jan🇧🇬BulgariaWed, 1 Jan🏳️BJWed, 1 Jan🏳️BOWed, 1 Jan🏳️BWWed, 1 Jan🏳️BYWed, 1 Jan🏳️BZWed, 1 Jan🇨🇦CanadaWed, 1 Jan🏳️CDWed, 1 Jan🏳️CGWed, 1 Jan🇨🇭SwitzerlandWed, 1 Jan🇨🇱ChileWed, 1 Jan🇨🇳ChinaWed, 1 Jan🇨🇴ColombiaWed, 1 Jan🏳️CRWed, 1 Jan🏳️CYWed, 1 Jan🇨🇿Czech RepublicWed, 1 Jan🇩🇪GermanyWed, 1 Jan🇩🇰DenmarkWed, 1 Jan🏳️DOWed, 1 Jan🏳️ECWed, 1 Jan
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Day in Brazil?
Wed, 1 January 2025
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.