New Year's Eve: dates, countries and long weekends
When is New Year's Eve? Next date: 26 Dec 2026. Full list of countries and upcoming dates.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Day | Countdown | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Vatican City | |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Thursday | Armenia, Iceland, Latvia, Philippines, Sweden, Thailand, Venezuela | |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sunday | Vatican City | |
| 31 Dec 2027 | Friday | Armenia, Iceland, Latvia, Sweden, Thailand, Venezuela | |
| 26 Dec 2028 | Tuesday | Vatican City | |
| 31 Dec 2028 | Sunday | Armenia, Latvia, Sweden, Thailand, Venezuela |
Observed in
Armenia · Iceland · Latvia · Philippines · Sweden · Thailand · Vatican City · Venezuela
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FAQ
- When is New Year's Eve next?
- The next occurrence is 26 Dec 2026.
- Is it a public holiday everywhere?
- Not always — check each country page for regional and state-level differences.