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New Year’s Day
Cocos (Keeling) Islands

New Year’s Day 2024, 2025 and 2026 in Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Cocos (Keeling) islands celebrates New Year’s Day with a public holiday every 1 January, as does most of the rest of the world. However, the celebrations really begin on New Year’s Eve and reach a high point with the turning of the clock from 11:59pm on 31 December to midnight on 1 January.

YearDateDayHoliday
20241 JanMonNew Year's Day
20251 JanWedNew Year's Day
20261 JanThuNew Year's Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

New Year’s Day is a time of resolutions and starting fresh for some, while for others it is spent recovering from a big, late night spent with friends and family.

Locals and tourists alike in Cocos Islands will hold midnight watching parties on New Year’s Eve. People may toast, shout, or shout out “Happy New Year!” as the new year arrives. They may also exchange small gifts, call and greet friends and relatives or send out holiday cards.

Many arrive from Perth, other parts of Australia, and beyond for the holiday season. They like to go surfing, diving, sailing, golfing, and more. Visiting Pulu Keeling National Park is especially popular, and there’s no better way to welcome the new year than by viewing the natural beauty of Cocos Islands!

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
20231 JanSunNew Year's Day
2 JanMonNew Year Holiday
20221 JanSatNew Year's Day
3 JanMonNew Year Holiday
20211 JanFriNew Year's Day
20201 JanWedNew Year's Day
20191 JanTueNew Year's Day
20181 JanMonNew Year's Day
20171 JanSunNew Year's Day
2 JanMonNew Year Holiday