New Year's Day
AƱo Nuevo
Date
Thu, 1 January 2026
Scope
National
Long Weekends
4 days off
1 leave day needed
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
š³ļøADThu, 1 Janš³ļøALThu, 1 Janš³ļøAMThu, 1 Janš¦š·ArgentinaThu, 1 Janš¦š¹AustriaThu, 1 Janš¦šŗAustraliaThu, 1 Janš³ļøAXThu, 1 Janš³ļøBAThu, 1 Janš³ļøBBThu, 1 Janš§šŖBelgiumThu, 1 Janš§š¬BulgariaThu, 1 Janš³ļøBJThu, 1 Janš³ļøBOThu, 1 Janš§š·BrazilThu, 1 Janš³ļøBWThu, 1 Janš³ļøBYThu, 1 Janš³ļøBZThu, 1 JanšØš¦CanadaThu, 1 Janš³ļøCDThu, 1 Janš³ļøCGThu, 1 JanšØšSwitzerlandThu, 1 JanšØš³ChinaThu, 1 JanšØš“ColombiaThu, 1 Janš³ļøCRThu, 1 Janš³ļøCYThu, 1 JanšØšæCzech RepublicThu, 1 Janš©šŖGermanyThu, 1 Janš©š°DenmarkThu, 1 Janš³ļøDOThu, 1 Janš³ļøECThu, 1 Jan
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Day in Chile?
Thu, 1 January 2026
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.
Does it create a long weekend?
4 days off ā 1 leave day needed