How many days until New Year's Eve?
New Year's Eve 2026 is on Thursday, December 31, 2026. As of October 6, 2026, that is 86 days away.
Counting down to midnight at the start of the day, in your time zone. Updated .
New Year's Eve dates for the next five years
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 31, 2026 | Thursday | 86 |
| 2027 | December 31, 2027 | Friday | 451 |
| 2028 | December 31, 2028 | Sunday | 817 |
| 2029 | December 31, 2029 | Monday | 1,182 |
| 2030 | December 31, 2030 | Tuesday | 1,547 |
When is New Year's Eve 2026?
Rule: December 31 every year.
New Year's Eve is December 31, the last day of the year. The countdown to midnight marks the start of the new year.
It is not a federal holiday, but it becomes the observed New Year's holiday when January 1 falls on a Saturday.
Questions
How many days until New Year's Eve?
There are 86 days until New Year's Eve on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
How many business days until New Year's Eve?
62 business days, counting Monday to Friday and starting tomorrow.
Can I count down to a different date?
Yes. Use the day counter to count the days until any date, with a live countdown and an add-to-calendar button.