New Year's Day
Friday 1 January 2027
Australian Eastern time
New Year's Day on 1 January marks the start of the new year and is a national public holiday.
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About New Year's Day
New Year's Day on 1 January marks the start of the new year and is a national public holiday.
How Australians Observe New Year's Day
New Year's Eve is one of the biggest nights on the Australian social calendar, with Sydney's harbour fireworks broadcast nationally. The 1 January public holiday is generally a quiet recovery day, with many businesses staying closed through to 2 January. For most Australians, it marks the tail end of the summer holiday period before work resumes in late January.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 falls on Friday 1 January 2027.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday in every state and territory.
When is New Year's Day 2028?
New Year's Day 2028 falls on Saturday 1 January 2028. Because 1 January 2028 is a Saturday, Tasmania observes the public holiday on Monday 3 January instead, and every other state and territory also gets Monday 3 January as a public holiday. Official 2028 dates for New South Wales and Western Australia are not published yet, so those dates are estimates.
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