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New Years Day in United States New Years Day falls on January 1 and marks the start of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. It marks the end of New Years Eve celebrations in the United States and gives many Americans a chance to remember the previous year. What do people do? The start of New Years Day, at midnight ,is indicated by fireworks, parties and special events, which are often televised. Very few people have to work on the day itself. For many it is a day of recovery from the New Years Eve celebrations the previous night. In some towns and cities, parades are held and speci