New years around the world

1 January is not the only new year, and it is not even the only January custom in the sources used here. These are the other observances named in Britannica's New Year festival article.

In the Jewish religious calendar the year begins on Rosh Hashana, the first day of the month of Tishri, which falls between September 6 and October 5. Britannica

The Muslim calendar normally has 354 days in each year, with the new year beginning with the month of Muharram. Britannica

Nowruz, an ancient Zoroastrian festival, is celebrated as a cultural new year in Iran and other parts of the Middle East and Central Asia with Persian influences. Britannica

The Chinese New Year is celebrated officially for a month beginning in late January or early February. Britannica

In southern India the people of Kerala celebrate the new year as Vishu and the people in neighbouring Tamil Nadu as Puthandu on April 14. Britannica

Tibetans observe the day as Losar in February. Britannica In Thailand the holiday, called Songkran, is celebrated in mid-April. Britannica

In Japan the New Year holiday Shogatsu is a three-day celebration from January 1 to 3. Britannica

Each of these has its own history, food and ritual, far more than a short page can hold. We give Britannica's wording, and stop there, rather than inventing a tour of customs the source does not set out.