Countdown to New Year
New Year's Day, 1 January 2027
177 days to go
About New Year
New Year's Day 2027 falls on Friday 1 January, marking the start of the new calendar year. It is a bank holiday across the entire UK. New Year's Eve (31 December 2026) is celebrated with parties, fireworks and countdowns to midnight, with Scotland's Hogmanay celebrations being particularly famous.
New Year in the UK
New Year's Day is a public holiday across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Many people celebrate New Year's Eve on 31 December with parties, fireworks and gatherings with friends and family. Scotland has a particularly strong New Year tradition called Hogmanay, which includes street parties, fire festivals and "first-footing" (visiting neighbours after midnight). In London, the New Year's Eve fireworks display on the Thames is a major event watched by thousands. New Year's Day itself is typically a quieter day for rest and recovery, though many people enjoy New Year's Day walks or brunch with family.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until New Year 2027?
The live counter above shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds until 1 January 2027.
When is New Year 2027?
New Year 2027 is Friday 1 January 2027. New Year's Eve is Thursday 31 December 2026.
What is Hogmanay?
Hogmanay is Scotland's New Year celebration, featuring street parties, fire festivals, and "first-footing" traditions. It is a major cultural event, particularly in Edinburgh and other Scottish cities.