New Year's Day in Australia
Friday, January 1, 2027 ยท Australia/Sydney ยท Public holiday
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When is New Year's Day in Australia in 2027?
New Year's Day in Australia is on Friday, January 1, 2027 (Australia/Sydney). As of October 17, 2026, thatโs 76 days ยท about 11 weeks ยท about 2 months. It falls on a Friday.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes โ New Year's Day is a public holiday in Australia.
How Australia celebrates
Sydney Harbourโs midnight fireworks are among the first major New Year displays in the world, watched by more than a million people.