What Day Is Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop 2036?

Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop 2036 falls on a Wednesday — Wednesday, December 31, 2036. That is 3881 days away, or about 554 weeks and 127 months. Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop is a public observance in the United States, when most government offices, banks, and the postal service are closed. Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop falls on a Wednesday this year, a midweek date — worth noting if you want to plan time off around it.

Counting down turns a vague "soon" into a clear number of days you can plan around — booking travel, sending cards, or simply building anticipation. Many people begin preparing for a date like this two to three months ahead, and a visible countdown helps pace that preparation rather than leaving everything to the final week. If you are counting down to Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop, you can add a free Outside countdown widget to your iPhone home screen; it updates every day and can be shared with friends and family.