New Year's Day 2025
New Year's Day 2025 fell on Wednesday 1 January.
New Year's Day 2025 at a glance
- Date
- Wednesday, 1 January 2025
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Week number
- Week 1
- Day of the year
- Day 1 of 365
- Day off
- Yes, nationwide
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
New Year's Day falls on a Wednesday in 2025, in the middle of the week. One extra day off does not make a long weekend this year. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
New Year's Day in 2024, 2025 and 2026
New Year's Day is on 1 January every year; only the weekday changes. In 2024 it was a Monday, in 2025 a Wednesday and in 2026 a Thursday.
New Year's Day and the school holidays
New Year's Day 2025 falls outside the school holidays.
New Year's Day in other countries
This is how New Year's Day 2025 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Wednesday 1 January.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Neujahr | Wednesday 1 January | Yes |
| Belgium | Nieuwjaarsdag | Wednesday 1 January | Yes |
| Denmark | Nytårsdag | Wednesday 1 January | Yes |
| France | Jour de l'An | Wednesday 1 January | Yes |
| Germany | Neujahr | Wednesday 1 January | Yes |
| Netherlands | Nieuwjaarsdag | Wednesday 1 January | Yes |
| Sweden | Nyårsdagen | Wednesday 1 January | Yes |
| Switzerland | Neujahrstag | Wednesday 1 January | Yes |
| United States | New Year's Day | Wednesday 1 January | Yes |
Other holidays in 2025
- 2nd JanuaryThursday, 2 January 2025
- EpiphanyMonday, 6 January 2025
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Day in 2025?
In 2025, New Year's Day fell on Wednesday 1 January, in week 1.
Is New Year's Day 2025 a day off?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday in the United Kingdom.