New Year’s Day 2026 and 2027
New Year’s Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Verified Nov 7, 2026 Source: Office of Personnel Management
Dates
All federal holidays| Year | Legal date | Observed date | Day | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | No |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Friday to Sunday |
Rule: January 1 every year. A Saturday date is observed the Friday before; a Sunday date the Monday after.
About New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day has been a federal holiday since 1870, when Congress first gave federal employees in the District of Columbia four paid holidays. It is the only federal holiday whose observed date can fall in the previous calendar year: when January 1 is a Saturday, the holiday is observed on Friday, December 31.
Are schools closed on New Year’s Day 2027?
All calendarsOn January 1, 2027, 28 of the 28 districts we track are closed. “No closure listed” means the district’s official calendar shows no closure for that day; check the district page before planning around it.
| District | State | Jan 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Aldine ISD | Texas | Closed Midwinter break (winter break) |
| Anne Arundel County | Maryland | Closed Winter Break |
| Atlanta | Georgia | Closed December Break |
| Austin ISD | Texas | Closed Winter break |
| Baltimore City | Maryland | Closed Winter Break |
| Baltimore County | Maryland | Closed Winter Break |
| Broward County | Florida | Closed Winter break |
| Buffalo | New York | Closed Winter recess |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg | North Carolina | Closed Winter Break |
| Chicago | Illinois | Closed Winter break |
| Cleveland | Ohio | Closed Winter Break |
| Dallas ISD | Texas | Closed Winter Break |
| DeKalb County | Georgia | Closed New Year’s Day |
| Detroit | Michigan | Closed Winter break |
| Fort Worth ISD | Texas | Closed Winter Break |
| Fulton County | Georgia | Closed Winter Break |
| Gwinnett County | Georgia | Closed Winter Break |
| Houston ISD | Texas | Closed New Year’s Day |
| Howard County | Maryland | Closed Winter Break |
| Los Angeles Unified | California | Closed Winter Recess |
| Metro Nashville | Tennessee | Closed New Year’s Day |
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | Closed Winter recess |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | Closed New Year’s Day |
| Montgomery County | Maryland | Closed Winter Break |
| New York City | New York | Closed Winter Recess |
| Palm Beach County | Florida | Closed Winter Break |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Closed Winter recess |
| San Diego Unified | California | Closed Winter break |
What closes on New Year’s Day
- Federal offices and courts close on the observed date.
- The Postal Service suspends regular mail delivery and closes retail counters.
- Banks generally follow the Federal Reserve and close.
- Schools follow their district calendar, which can differ from the federal schedule.
- Private employers are not required to close or give the day off.
Read also: Winter break 2026–2027: Christmas holiday dates by school district.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year’s Day 2026?
New Year’s Day 2026 is on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The rule is: january 1 every year.
When is New Year’s Day 2027?
New Year’s Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027. The rule is: january 1 every year.
Is New Year’s Day a federal holiday?
Yes. It is one of the eleven federal holidays set by 5 U.S.C. 6103. The rule is: january 1 every year. When the date falls on a Saturday the holiday is observed the Friday before, and on a Sunday the Monday after.
Are schools closed on New Year’s Day?
It depends on the district: each one sets its own calendar. On January 1, 2027, 28 of the 28 districts we track are closed. The table on this page shows the status of every district, with a link to its verified calendar.
Are banks closed on New Year’s Day?
Most banks and credit unions follow the Federal Reserve schedule and close on the observed date. Transfers and payroll credits scheduled for that day usually move to the next business day.