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New Year's Eve

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About New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve, known locally as la Saint-Sylvestre, is a popular cultural celebration across France. People mark the transition into the new year with festive gatherings, parties, and the consumption of champagne and foie gras. It is a time for friends and family to come together to celebrate with fireworks and joyous traditions as the clock strikes midnight.

yellow fireworks in the sky during nighttime
Photo by Roberto Sorin on UnsplashUpdated 16 Jul 2026

How it's celebrated

  • Countdown to midnight and fireworks
  • Making new year resolutions
  • Celebrating with friends and family

When is New Year's Eve in France?

New Year's Eve dates from 2023 to 2031

  • 2023Sunday, 31 DecemberPast
  • 2024Tuesday, 31 DecemberPast
  • 2025Wednesday, 31 DecemberPast
  • 2026Thursday, 31 December in 46 days
  • 2027Friday, 31 Decemberin 411 days
  • 2028Sunday, 31 Decemberin 777 days
  • 2029Monday, 31 Decemberin 1142 days
  • 2030Tuesday, 31 Decemberin 1507 days
  • 2031Wednesday, 31 Decemberin 1872 days

December 2026

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