How many days until New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight) in Australia?
There are 59 days until New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight) 2026 in Australia — Thursday, December 31, 2026.
About this countdown
This countdown targets New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight) on Thursday, December 31, 2026, set by the rule: December 31. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight) is a state/territory holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. In South Australia and the Northern Territory, New Year's Eve from 7 p.m. to midnight is a part-day public holiday. Evening workers get public-holiday entitlaments for those five hours; the rest of December 31 is a normal working day, and nothing is required to close.
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 Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight):
- 50 days to go — Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- 30 days to go — Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Thursday, December 17, 2026
- 7 days to go — Thursday, December 24, 2026 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Wednesday, December 30, 2026
New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight) dates by year
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.
Coming up after New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight)
- Jan 1 Days until New Year's Day 60 days away
- Jan 26 Days until Australia Day 85 days away
- Mar 26 Days until Good Friday 144 days away
- Mar 29 Days until Easter Monday 147 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight)?
There are 59 days until New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight), which falls on Thursday, December 31, 2026. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight)?
There are 8 weekends between now and New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight) on December 31 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight) a day off?
New Year's Eve (part-day, 7pm to midnight) is a state/territory holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.