FederalPay.org
FederalPay.org
New Year's Day 2025 - Federal Holidays
1st
2025New Year's Day is one of eleven federal holidays recognized nationwide by the United States Government. All non-essential federal government offices are closed on New Year's Day, and all federal employees are paid even if they receive the day off. Many private-sector employees will also receive paid time off or special holiday pay on New Year's Day.
New Year's day is observed on the first day of the Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated every January 1st, and has been a federal holiday since 1885.
When is the next New Year's Day?
New Year's Day is 342 days away. (48.9 weeks away or 11.4 months away)New Year's Day will next be observed on Thursday, January 1st, 2026.
New Year's Day Dates
| Year | New Year's Day Recognition Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Monday, January 1st |
| 2025 | Wednesday, January 1st |
| 2026 | Thursday, January 1st |
| 2027 | Friday, January 1st |
| 2028 | Friday, December 31st * |
| 2029 | Monday, January 1st |
| 2030 | Tuesday, January 1st |
* Because most Federal Employees work on a Monday to Friday schedule, when a holidays falls on a weekend the holiday is observed on the closest regular workday. The holiday is observed on Friday if the holiday falls on Saturday and Monday if the holiday falls on Sunday (5 U.S.C. 6103 (b)(2)).
Back to List of Holidays