The Change of New Year's Day
by Country
At various times in history the year has started on a number of different dates (more information). The years in which countries first started the year on 1st January are listed below.
| Country/Region | Year when 1st January became New Year's day | |
| Belgium | 1556 | |
| Denmark | 1559 | |
| England & Wales | 1752 | |
| France | 1564 | |
| Germany (catholic & protestant) | 1544 | |
| Italy | various | |
| Lorraine | 1579 | |
| Netherlands (catholic) | 1556 | |
| Netherlands (protestant) | 1583 | |
| Portugal | 1556 | |
| Prussia | 1559 | |
| Russia | 1700 | |
| Scotland | 1600 | |
| Spain | 1556 | |
| Sweden | 1559 | |
| Tuscany | 1721 | |
