How Many Days Until New Year's Eve?
There are 176 days until New Year's Eve, on Thursday, December 31, 2026. New Year's Eve is December 31. Watch the seconds tick down to the final midnight of the year.
Countdown to New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026About the countdown to New Year's Eve
The Times Square ball drop has counted off the final seconds of the year in New York since 1907.
The moment is celebrated with fireworks and gatherings around the world, time zone by time zone.
The counter above reads from your device clock and refreshes every second, so the days, hours, minutes and seconds always reflect the time remaining right now. When New Year's Eve arrives, the page quietly moves its target to the following year so the countdown never runs out of road.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until New Year's Eve?
There are 176 days until New Year's Eve, which falls on Thursday, December 31, 2026. The live counter above updates every second.
What day of the week is New Year's Eve this time?
The next New Year's Eve falls on a Thursday (Thursday, December 31, 2026). The weekday can change from year to year, which the countdown accounts for automatically.
Does this countdown update every year?
Yes. Once New Year's Eve passes, the page rolls its target forward to the next occurrence, so the countdown stays accurate without any manual updates.
Is the New Year's Eve countdown based on my time zone?
The day count uses your device's local date, so the number of days matches your own calendar. The live seconds tick down from your local clock.
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