# New Year 2027: Date, Rituals and Significance

> New Year 2027 is on Friday, 1 January. New Year's Day is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, on 1 January.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/new-year

## About this day

Why it is kept and where it comes from

About this day

New Year's Day is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, on 1 January.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

The Gregorian calendar was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 and is now the civil calendar of most of the world. The Hindu calendar begins its year on other days, in spring, so 1 January is the civil New Year.

## How the day is observed

1. 1 Step 1 Greetings and resolutions for the year.
2. 2 Step 2 Prayers and visits to temples, churches and family.
3. 3 Step 3 Parties and fireworks at midnight on the eve.