1st January
New Year marks the first day of the year as per the new Gregorian and Julian calendar.
New Year is celebrated in a variety of ways across the country. While some communities welcome the New Year with religious ceremonies, many others like to eat, drink and party throughout the evening and the night of 31st December. The only thing common everywhere is the way people gear up as the clock strikes 12. Amidst the booming sound of fireworks that light up the sky, people can be seen greeting each other and calling their loved ones to wish 'Happy New Year'
The whole city gets decked up for the New Year's Eve with festive decorations and lights adorning every building. The streets come alive with people dancing and playing music to usher in the New Year. This day is celebrated with great elan through parties, concerts, fun festivals, live performances, etc, The best place in Delhi to bid adieu the passing year is Connaught Place. Here, you can either choose to dine and party till midnight in any of its clubs and hotels or take a stroll on the India Gate Lawns and celebrate the New Year against the backdrop of the luminescent India Gate.