New Year's Eve 2025
Updated June 9, 2026
New Year's Eve 2025 is on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
When is New Year's Eve 2025?
New Year's Eve 2025 is on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. New Year's Eve is the final day of the year, celebrated with countdowns and parties.
New Year's Eve 2025 falls on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 — day 365 of the year, in week 1. Below you'll find its history, how it's celebrated, the dates for other years, and a free printable December 2025 calendar.
About New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve marks the last day of the Gregorian calendar year. The tradition of celebrating the year's end dates back thousands of years; the modern American celebration is symbolized by the Times Square Ball Drop in New York City, first held in 1907, watched by millions worldwide.
🎉 Traditions & Celebrations
- Countdown to midnight and the Times Square Ball Drop
- Fireworks and parties
- Champagne toasts and 'Auld Lang Syne'
- Making New Year's resolutions
🗓️ Date Details
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Day of Year: 365
- Week Number: 1
- Public Holiday: No (observance)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Year's Eve a public holiday?
New Year's Eve itself is not a federal holiday, though some businesses close early. The following day, New Year's Day (January 1), is a federal holiday.
What time does the Times Square Ball drop?
The ball begins its 60-second descent at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time and reaches the bottom exactly at midnight.