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New Year’s Day on January 1 marks the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
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.
People strolling by the Monolith statue by Gustav Vigeland in Oslo on January 1.
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Norwegians celebrate by counting down to the New Year with parties and fireworks on New Year's Eve. Many spend January 1 taking it easy.
About New Year's Day in Other Countries
Read more about New Year's Day.New Year's Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 水曜日 | 1月1日 (水) | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2021 | 金曜日 | 1月1日 (金) | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2022 | 土曜日 | 1月1日 (土) | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2023 | 日曜日 | 1月1日 (日) | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2024 | 月曜日 | 1月1日 (月) | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2025 | 水曜日 | 1月1日 (水) | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2026 | 木曜日 | 1月1日 (木) | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2027 | 金曜日 | 1月1日 (金) | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2028 | 土曜日 | 1月1日 (土) | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2029 | 月曜日 | 1月1日 (月) | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2030 | 火曜日 | 1月1日 (火) | New Year's Day | National holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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