How many days until New Year's Day in Ireland?

There are 60 days until New Year's Day 2027 in Ireland — Friday, January 1, 2027.

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8.6weeks away
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8weekends left
44weekdays left
8Mondays left

About this countdown

This countdown targets New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027, set by the rule: January 1. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.

New Year's Day is a public holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. New Year's Day, January 1, is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. Banks, schools, post offices and government offices close, and employees who have to work are owed an extar day off, an extra annual leave day or an extra day's pay.

Milestones on the way

If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to New Year's Day:

New Year's Day dates by year

YearDateDayDays from today
2026January 1, 2026Thursday305 days ago
2027January 1, 2027Friday60 days

Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days until New Year's Day?

There are 60 days until New Year's Day, which falls on Friday, January 1, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.

How many weekends are left before New Year's Day?

There are 8 weekends between now and New Year's Day on January 1 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.

Is New Year's Day a day off?

New Year's Day is a public holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.