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Friday, 24 January 2025

New Year's Day

First day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 1 January


New Year's Day
New Year's Day

In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is the first day of the calendar year, 1 January. Most solar calendars, such as the Gregorian and Julian calendars, begin the year regularly at or near the northern winter solstice. In contrast, cultures and religions that observe a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their Lunar New Year at varying points relative to the solar year.

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