New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- Africa/Niamey
- Currency
- XOF
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Niger, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Niger.
New Year's Day was on January 1, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Niger is on January 1, 2027.
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The New Year's Day date for Niger 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.