New Year's Day (1 January)
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The start of the Gregorian year, used for civil and business purposes across India. Churches hold midnight services, and cities celebrate the night before.
New YearAll India
| Where | All of India |
|---|---|
| When | 1 January |
| Calendar | Gregorian (solar) |
| Next date | 1 January 2027 (restricted holiday) |
What people do
- Midnight church services and family gatherings.
- Public celebrations on New Year's Eve.
Significance
The civil calendar year.