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New Year Quiz

Ready for a fresh start? In this New Year quiz, you get 25 questions about the New Year, calendars, traditions and common fun facts. Answer the questions, score points, and receive your rank at the end!

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  • 1.

    Which month marks the start of a new year in the Gregorian calendar?

  • 2.

    What is the name of the evening on December 31st?

  • 3.

    Which city is famous for the ball drop on New Year's Eve?

  • 4.

    What is a common tradition called when people set goals for the coming year?

  • 5.

    Which is a common symbol of New Year celebrations?

  • 6.

    What happens right after the countdown reaches zero?

  • 7.

    What is the name of the first day of the year?

  • 8.

    What is a common way to greet someone on January 1st?

  • 9.

    Which of these is often used for a midnight toast?

  • 10.

    In many places, what time is the countdown usually done?

  • 11.

    Which is a typical New Year party item?

  • 12.

    Which term describes the final seconds of the old year?

  • 13.

    In the Northern Hemisphere, New Year happens during which season?

  • 14.

    Which of these is a common 'good luck' New Year tradition in some cultures?

  • 15.

    What is the last month of the year?

  • 16.

    Which of these is a common decoration for New Year parties?

  • 17.

    What does the abbreviation 'A.D.' stand for in dates?

  • 18.

    How many months are in a year?

  • 19.

    How many hours are in a day?

  • 20.

    What is the name of the calendar most commonly used worldwide today?

  • 21.

    Which planet does Earth orbit?

  • 22.

    What is a leap year?

  • 23.

    Which month usually has 28 days (29 in leap years)?

  • 24.

    What is the common name for the last day of the year?

  • 25.

    Which of these is often associated with New Year's celebrations in many countries?