Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
New Year’s Day, which is on January 1, marks the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a public holiday in many countries. Count down to the New Year, no matter where you are.
Is New Year's Day a Public Holiday?
New Year's Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is celebrated worldwide on January 1.
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About New Year's Day
Read more about New Year's Day.New Year's Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tue | 1 Jan | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | 1 Jan | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | 1 Jan | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | 1 Jan | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | 1 Jan | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | 2 Jan | New Year's Day observed | National holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | 1 Jan | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | 1 Jan | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | 1 Jan | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2027 | Fri | 1 Jan | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2028 | Sat | 1 Jan | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | 1 Jan | New Year's Day | National holiday |
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