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New Year’s Eve is one of the largest global celebrations because it marks the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, December 31, before the New Year. Count down to the New Year no matter where you are in the world.
Is New Year's Eve a Public Holiday?
New Year's Eve is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Many people celebrate New Year's Eve to bid farewell to the year that ends and to welcome the New Year.
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About New Year's Eve
Read more about New Year's Eve.New Year's Eve Observances
Note: During special days, the principle of "no work, no pay" applies and on such other special days as may be proclaimed as such by the President or by Congress.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 木曜日 | 12月31日 (木) | New Year's Eve | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2021 | 金曜日 | 12月31日 (金) | New Year's Eve | Special Working Day |
| 2022 | 土曜日 | 12月31日 (土) | New Year's Eve | Special Working Day |
| 2023 | 日曜日 | 12月31日 (日) | New Year's Eve | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2024 | 火曜日 | 12月31日 (火) | New Year's Eve | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2025 | 水曜日 | 12月31日 (水) | New Year's Eve | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2026 | 木曜日 | 12月31日 (木) | New Year's Eve | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2027 | 金曜日 | 12月31日 (金) | New Year's Eve | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2028 | 日曜日 | 12月31日 (日) | New Year's Eve | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2029 | 月曜日 | 12月31日 (月) | New Year's Eve | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2030 | 火曜日 | 12月31日 (火) | New Year's Eve | Special Non-working 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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