How to use
- Open the page — the countdown starts straight away in your time zone.
- Click Full screen for the TV or projector; press Esc to leave.
- At midnight the page wishes you a happy New Year, and from 2 January it counts down to the next one.
Options explained
- Time zone
- The countdown reaches zero at midnight where your device is. Friends in other countries see their own midnight.
- Accuracy
- The clock follows your device's time, which phones and computers keep in sync automatically; it updates every second.
New Year’s Day in the next few years
| Year | New Year’s Day |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday, January 1 |
| 2028 | Saturday, January 1 |
| 2029 | Monday, January 1 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, January 1 |
Need a calendar for the new year? Print one with your country’s public holidays using the printable calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is New Year's Day 2027?
1 January 2027 is a Friday, so New Year's Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday.
Will the TV screen turn off?
Screen savers and power settings still apply. Keep the device plugged in and turn off the screen timeout for the party.
Is my data collected?
No. The countdown uses your device's clock and runs entirely in your browser.
Privacy
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files and text are processed on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.