New Year's Day

noun

1. January 1, celebrated as a holiday in many countries.

New Year's Day

noun

1. Often (US and Canadian informal) shortened to: New Year's. Jan 1, celebrated as a holiday in many countries

Word History and Origins

Origin of New Year's Day¹

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

Example Sentences

The voyages of the starship Enterprise will include a 5½-mile stretch in Pasadena on New Year’s Day.

From Los Angeles Times

On New Year's Day morning a traditional song known as "Abebayehosh" is heard around the city - usually performed by young girls for passers-by.

From BBC

The days of starting lineups rife with Bruins who have been in the program for two or three years may have gone the way of New Year’s Day bowl appearances for a team stuck in a decade-long funk.

From Los Angeles Times

The couple gave curious fans a peek into their mostly private relationship when Moretz announced their engagement in a New Year’s Day post this year on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times

That fire, called the Lachman fire, was reported on New Year’s Day, and forward progress was stopped after just a few hours.

From Los Angeles Times