Public Holiday
Spain
Spain
New Year's Day 2026
Thursday 1 January 2026
293 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 1 Jan - Sun, 4 Jan 2026 (take Fri off)
Quick answers
- When is New Year's Day 2026?
- New Year's Day 2026 is on Thursday 1 January 2026 in Spain.
- How many days until New Year's Day 2026?
- New Year's Day 2026 was 293 days ago.
- Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Spain?
- Yes. New Year's Day is a national public holiday in Spain.
- When is New Year's Day 2027?
- New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday 1 January 2027.
About
The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, 1 January.
Significance
A fresh start, marked across the world at midnight.
How it is celebrated
- Countdown and celebrations at midnight
- Fireworks
- New Year resolutions