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When is New Year's Holiday 2026?

New Year's Holiday falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Friday, January 2, 2026 and the last is Saturday, January 3, 2026, across 1 country.

New Year's Holiday is a national holiday in China

See January 2 on the world map

New Year's Holiday 2026 by country

CountryDateType
🇨🇳 ChinaJanuary 2FridayPublic holiday
🇨🇳 ChinaJanuary 3SaturdayPublic holiday

Questions about New Year's Holiday

When is New Year's Holiday in 2026?
It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on January 2 and January 3. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate New Year's Holiday?
New Year's Holiday is marked in 1 country: China.
Is New Year's Holiday a public holiday?
Yes, it's a public holiday in China. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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