How many days until New Year's Eve?
New Year's Eve is on Thursday, December 31, 2026 โ that's151 days away.
About this countdown
New Year's Eve is December 31 โ the final night of the year. The countdown above shows exactly how many days until New Year's Eve so you can lock in party plans, outfits, and champagne.
New Year's Eve falls on December 31, the final day of the year โ countdown parties, champagne, and one very famous ball drop.
This countdown runs live in your local timezone and updates every second, so the days, hours, minutes, and seconds you see are exact for where you are.
December 2026
Upcoming dates
| year | date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday, December 31, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, December 31, 2028 |
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Eve?
New Year's Eve is always on December 31 โ the last day of the year. The celebration counts down to midnight, when the new year begins.
How many days until New Year's Eve?
The live countdown at the top of this page tracks the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until December 31.
What day is New Year's Eve this year?
New Year's Eve is always December 31. Check the countdown above to see what day of the week it falls on this year.
Does mail run on New Year's Eve?
Yes. The USPS delivers mail on New Year's Eve (December 31) since it is not a federal holiday. New Year's Day (January 1) is the federal holiday when mail does not run.