New Year's Day 2029
New Year's Day 2029 falls on Monday 1 January.
New Year's Day 2029 at a glance
- Date
- Monday, 1 January 2029
- Day of the week
- Monday
- 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 Monday in 2029. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Saturday 30 December to Monday 1 January. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
New Year's Day in 2028, 2029 and 2030
New Year's Day is on 1 January every year; only the weekday changes. In 2028 it was a Saturday, in 2029 a Monday and in 2030 a Tuesday.
New Year's Day and the school holidays
New Year's Day 2029 falls in the Christmas holidays in 29 of the 31 areas.
New Year's Day in other countries
This is how New Year's Day 2029 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Monday 1 January.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Neujahr | Monday 1 January | Yes |
| Belgium | Nieuwjaarsdag | Monday 1 January | Yes |
| Denmark | Nytårsdag | Monday 1 January | Yes |
| France | Jour de l'An | Monday 1 January | Yes |
| Germany | Neujahr | Monday 1 January | Yes |
| Netherlands | Nieuwjaarsdag | Monday 1 January | Yes |
| Sweden | Nyårsdagen | Monday 1 January | Yes |
| Switzerland | Neujahrstag | Monday 1 January | Yes |
| United States | New Year's Day | Monday 1 January | Yes |
Other holidays in 2029
- 2nd JanuaryTuesday, 2 January 2029
- EpiphanySaturday, 6 January 2029
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Day in 2029?
In 2029, New Year's Day falls on Monday 1 January, in week 1.
Is New Year's Day 2029 a day off?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday in the United Kingdom.