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New Year's Day 2027
New Year's Day 2027 falls on Friday, January 1 — giving most people a three-day weekend to recover from New Year's Eve festivities and start the year fresh.
New Year's Traditions
- Setting New Year's resolutions
- Watching the Rose Parade and college football bowl games
- Eating black-eyed peas and collard greens for luck (Southern tradition)
- The "first footer" tradition in Scotland
- Writing down goals for the coming year
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Year's Day a federal holiday?
Yes, January 1st (New Year's Day) is a US federal holiday. Most government offices, banks, and businesses are closed.
When is the ball drop?
The Times Square Ball Drop happens at midnight Eastern Time on New Year's Eve (December 31). That's 11 PM Central, 10 PM Mountain, and 9 PM Pacific.
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