New Year's Day 2031
New Year's Day 2031 falls on Wednesday 1 January.
New Year's Day 2031 at a glance
- Date
- Wednesday, 1 January 2031
- 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 2031, 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 2030, 2031 and 2032
New Year's Day is on 1 January every year; only the weekday changes. In 2030 it was a Tuesday, in 2031 a Wednesday and in 2032 a Thursday.
New Year's Day in other countries
This is how New Year's Day 2031 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 2031
- 2nd JanuaryThursday, 2 January 2031
- EpiphanyMonday, 6 January 2031
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Day in 2031?
In 2031, New Year's Day falls on Wednesday 1 January, in week 1.
Is New Year's Day 2031 a day off?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday in the United Kingdom.