New year public holiday
A public holiday to ring in the new year!
In many countries, January 1st, also known as New Year's Day, is a public holiday to mark the beginning of a new year. Here are some countries where January 1st is a public holiday:
- United States: New Year's Day is a federal holiday in the United States, which means that all federal offices, courts, and many businesses are closed.
- Canada: January 1st is a statutory holiday in Canada, which means that many businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
- United Kingdom: New Year's Day is a bank holiday in the UK, which means that many businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
- Australia: January 1st is a public holiday in Australia, which means that many businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
- Germany: Neujahr (New Year's Day) is a public holiday in Germany, which means that many businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
- France: Jour de l'An (New Year's Day) is a public holiday in France, which means that many businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
- Japan: (Shinshun no Hi) is a public holiday in Japan, which means that many businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
- China: (Xīn Nián Kuài Lè) is a public holiday in China, which means that many businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
- India: January 1st is a public holiday in India, which means that many businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
- South Africa: New Year's Day is a public holiday in South Africa, which means that many businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
These are just a few examples of countries where January 1st is a public holiday. Many other countries also observe New Year's Day as a public holiday, so it's always a good idea to check the specific holiday schedule for your country or region.