How Many Days Until New Year?
A live countdown to January 1, down to the very last second.
- 100% free
- No signup
- Private: stays in your browser
- Updated November 2026
About this days until new year
Watch the year tick away with a live countdown to January 1. It shows days, hours, minutes and seconds, and switches to a celebration at midnight in your time zone.
In class, it's a great lead-in to reflection activities before winter break and goal-setting when students return.
Need something different? The full tool lets you set anything you like: countdown to a date.
New Year countdown ideas
Year in review
Each day, students add one favorite memory from the year.
Goal preview
Start a list of goals for the new year as the days run down.
Time zones
Which countries reach midnight first? Compare with the countdown.
New Year bingo
Play New Year bingo on the first day back.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until New Year?
The counter shows the time left until midnight on January 1 in your time zone.
Does it show the final seconds?
Yes. It updates every second, so it works for a live midnight countdown.
Is it free?
Yes, free with no signup.