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Seasonal Recurring annually

Thursday 31 December 2026

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve on 31 December is the last day of the year, with celebrations at midnight in many countries. In years when New Year's Day falls on a Saturday, the US federal holiday is observed on Friday 31 December.

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Newsletter blurb

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New Year's Eve is on 31 December, and whatever you are doing, from a big celebration to an early night, we hope you enjoy it. If you are working, please check our holiday dates for your region [link], as some offices may close early or be shut. As the year ends, thank you for everything you have contributed. We are looking forward to what we will do together in the year ahead.

Slack / Teams post

For the company channel on the day.

Happy New Year's Eve, everyone. Thank you for everything this year, and we'll see you on the other side.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Confirm holiday dates and any early closures for each region. - Thank your team for their work this year. - Encourage people to rest rather than check in over the break.

Tone note

How to pitch it.

Keep it warm and inclusive, and remember not everyone drinks or celebrates. Be practical about which days each region has off.

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Subject line ideas

Try these subject lines to boost open rates:

  • New Year's Eve: What we're doing this year
  • It's New Year's Eve — here's how you can get involved
  • This week: New Year's Eve + team news
  • 31 December: New Year's Eve at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

  1. Plan ahead — Add New Year's Eve to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
  2. Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
  3. Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to New Year's Eve. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
  4. Include a call to action — Give readers something to do: attend an event, share a message, learn something new, or donate to a cause.

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