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New Year’s Day (US federal holiday)
A US federal holiday on 1 January, with the holiday observed on the nearest weekday when the date falls on a weekend.
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OrganiserUS Office of Personnel Management
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
New Year's Day is one of the permanent federal holidays set by law in 5 U.S.C. 6103. The Office of Personnel Management publishes the observed dates for federal staff, for example Friday 31 December 2027 for New Year's Day 2028.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 1 January 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 1 January 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Monday 1 January 2029 | USA | Same date every year |
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