New Year’s Day 2026 and 2027 in Curaçao
Curaçao 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.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 2027 | 1 Jan | Fri | New 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.
Many in Curaçao go to Brionplein or to the Queen Emma Bridge to get a good view of the fireworks on New Year’s Eve night. They also often go out dancing all night with a group of friends or just stay home for a low-key traditional New Year’s party. Attending concerts or dining at a fancy restaurant is also popular.
Some also go on a “pagara tour”. New Year’s parties are called “pagara parties”, and some travel around from party to party in a bus or by other means of transportation all day on New Year’s Eve. This allows them to hit as many parties as possible, meet new friends, and see old friends.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day |
| 2024 | 1 Jan | Mon | New Year's Day |