About New Year's Day
The countdown to midnight on December 31 is the most-watched countdown on Earth. New Year's Day on January 1 marks the start of the new calendar year, celebrated with fireworks from Auckland to New York as midnight sweeps across the timezones.
FAQ
When does the new year start?
At midnight local time on January 1. Because of timezones, Kiribati and New Zealand celebrate first, and Baker Island last.