New Year's Day 2027 in The Emerald Coast: First Day Hikes, Plunges & What's Closed
New Year's Day 2027 is Friday, Jan. 1, a federal holiday. Sunrise in Destin is at about 6:42 a.m. CST.
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New Year's Day events
No celebrations listed yet. We add them as organizers and towns publish them.
First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2027
Florida State Parks usually publishes its ranger-led First Day Hikes around Dec. 30. We list them here the day they come out.
First sunrise: 6:42 a.m. CST in Destin. Face east-southeast.
New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, is a federal holiday: post offices and federal offices are closed, and banks generally follow the Federal Reserve calendar.
Getting home safe
- Plan a sober ride homePolice add DUI patrols over the New Year's holiday. Pick a designated driver, book a ride or stay within walking distance of the party.
- Keep pets inside during fireworksFireworks scare many dogs and cats. Keep them indoors, with ID tags on. More ›
- Report illegal fireworksUse your town's non-emergency police line. Call 911 only for an emergency.
Help us keep this guide complete
- Send us a fireworks show or party we missed: free listing once it is reviewed.
- Share your first sunrise of 2027: we credit you and you get a badge on Community contributors.
- Report a change: a show that moved, a rule that changed. Reader reports always appear apart from official information.
Open on New Year's Day or running a New Year's Eve special?
Questions people ask
Can I add these events to my phone calendar?
Yes. Each event has an "Add to calendar" link, and the full list is a calendar file: https://emeraldcoastdispatch.com/new-years-eve/calendar.ics
Is New Year's Day 2027 a holiday?
New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, is a federal holiday: post offices and federal offices are closed, and banks generally follow the Federal Reserve calendar.