Federal Holiday
New Year's Day
The first day of the Gregorian calendar year.
Folklore
Eat black-eyed peas + greens for luck + wealth (Appalachian/Southern tradition). What you do on Jan 1 sets the pattern for the year.
Traditions
- Black-eyed peas + collard greens
- First-foot visitor brings luck
Date in upcoming years
- 2025Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- 2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
- 2027Friday, January 1, 2027
- 2028Saturday, January 1, 2028
- 2029Monday, January 1, 2029