New Year in Sierra Leone
In 2026, New Year falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026.
Photo by Michael Pointner on UnsplashUpdated 16 Jul 2026
About New Year
New Year's Day is a public holiday in Sierra Leone that marks the beginning of the calendar year. Citizens celebrate by attending religious services, hosting social gatherings, and enjoying communal festivities to welcome the future. It is a time for reflection on the past year and setting intentions for the year ahead.
New Year dates in Sierra Leone
Observance dates for New Year across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 Jan 2023 | Sunday | New Year |
| 2024 | 1 Jan 2024 | Monday | New Year |
| 2025 | 1 Jan 2025 | Wednesday | New Year |
| 2026This year | 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year |
| 2027 | 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year |
| 2028 | 1 Jan 2028 | Saturday | New Year |
| 2029 | 1 Jan 2029 | Monday | New Year |
| 2030 | 1 Jan 2030 | Tuesday | New Year |
| 2031 | 1 Jan 2031 | Wednesday | New Year |
1 Jan 2023
Sunday · New Year
1 Jan 2024
Monday · New Year
1 Jan 2025
Wednesday · New Year
1 Jan 2026
Thursday · New Year
1 Jan 2027
Friday · New Year
1 Jan 2028
Saturday · New Year
1 Jan 2029
Monday · New Year
1 Jan 2030
Tuesday · New Year
1 Jan 2031
Wednesday · New Year
