Moscow New Year 2027: Countdown & Kremlin Chimes

New Year 2027 arrives in Moscow at midnight MSK (UTC+3) on Friday, January 1, 2027, which is 21:00 UTC on Thursday, December 31, 2026.

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Kremlin Chimes 2027: Expected (annual event)

2027 event

Moscow Kremlin Chimes 2027

Expected (annual event) The Moscow Kremlin Museums describe the chiming of the Spasskaya Tower clock as the tradition of waiting for the first minutes of the New Year, and nothing suggests it will change for New Year 2027. Last year (New Year 2026) Red Square was closed to visitors from 18:00 to 10:00, and Moscow has held no official New Year fireworks since 2022.

Event
Kremlin chimes on New Year's Eve (Spasskaya Tower clock)
Type
Midnight chimes
When
Traditionally at 00:00 (MSK)
Last year also
23:55 President's New Year address on TV (traditional start time)
Watch live
Right after the President's address, TV broadcasts the Kremlin chimes, followed by the national anthem. The channels for New Year 2027 have not been announced.

Where to watch in Moscow

  1. Gorky Park — Last year (New Year 2026) the city planned to show the President's and the Mayor's video greetings in seven parks on New Year's night: Gorky Park, Kuzminki-Lyublino, Severnoye Tushino, Bauman Garden, Hermitage Garden, Mitino Park and Raduga Square.
  2. Hermitage Garden — One of the seven park sites where the city planned to show the video greetings last year (New Year 2026). Sites for New Year 2027 have not been announced.
  3. Bauman Garden — One of the seven park sites where the city planned to show the video greetings last year (New Year 2026). Sites for New Year 2027 have not been announced.

Getting there

  • Do not plan to enter Red Square on the night: last year (New Year 2026) it was closed to visitors from 18:00 on 31 December until 10:00 on 1 January, according to Moscow's police press service (via TASS).
  • Check zima.mos.ru, the city's winter-festival portal, for events on 31 December; the programme for New Year 2027 has not been published yet.

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AT A GLANCE

Timezone
Moscow Standard Time (MSK)
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Midnight arrives
Friday, January 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM MSK
Celebration order
18th of 37 cities to celebrate (same time as Riyadh)

How Moscow celebrates

Moscow celebrates Novy God (New Year) — Russia's most important holiday — as the Kremlin's Spasskaya Tower clock chimes twelve times at midnight, broadcast live on leading Russian television channels.

Red Square has been closed to visitors on New Year's Eve in recent years (18:00 to 10:00 at New Year 2026) and Moscow has held no official New Year fireworks since 2022; instead the city runs its winter-festival events (for New Year 2026 it also planned to show the President's and Mayor's video greetings in seven parks). The president's televised address just before midnight is one of the most watched moments in Russian media, followed immediately by the Kremlin clock chimes.

Russian New Year traditions include the Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost) figure who brings gifts to children, accompanied by his granddaughter Snegurochka (Snow Maiden). Families gather for elaborate Novy God dinners, and the holiday period extends through January 8, making it Russia's longest public holiday stretch.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be Kremlin chimes in Moscow for New Year 2027?

Expected, but not yet announced. The Kremlin clock on the Spasskaya Tower strikes twelve times at midnight, straight after the President's televised address, which by tradition begins at 23:55. The Moscow Kremlin Museums call the chimes the tradition of waiting for the first minutes of the New Year.

Will there be fireworks in Moscow for New Year 2027?

None have been announced. Moscow's authorities have not held official New Year fireworks since 2022, and none were held when the city welcomed 2026.

Can you go to Red Square on New Year's Eve?

Last year (New Year 2026) Red Square was closed to visitors from 18:00 on 31 December until 10:00 on 1 January, according to Moscow's police press service. The closure for New Year 2027 has not been announced yet.

What time is New Year in Moscow?

New Year arrives in Moscow at midnight Moscow Time (MSK, UTC+3). In 2027, that is 21:00 UTC on December 31, 2026.

How does Moscow celebrate New Year's Eve?

Moscow celebrates Novy God (New Year) — Russia's most important holiday — with the Kremlin clock chiming at midnight after the President's televised address, family gatherings, and nationwide television coverage. Red Square has been closed to the public on New Year's Eve in recent years, and Moscow has held no official New Year fireworks since 2022.

What time zone is Moscow on New Year's Eve?

Moscow is on Moscow Time (MSK, UTC+3) year-round. Russia does not currently observe Daylight Saving Time.

Is New Year more important than Christmas in Russia?

Yes, for most Russians New Year (Novy God) is the primary celebration, partly due to Soviet-era policies that secularized Christmas. Russian Orthodox Christmas is observed on January 7.

Is Moscow one of the first or last cities to celebrate New Year?

Among the 37 cities on this site, Moscow is the 18th to reach midnight, at the same time as Riyadh. At UTC+3, it celebrates relatively early in the global celebration window.

Where do people celebrate New Year's Eve in Moscow?

A focal point for New Year's Eve celebrations in Moscow: the Kremlin chimes on the Spasskaya Tower, broadcast across Russia at midnight. See the where-to-watch list above for more places.

What time should I tune in to watch Moscow's New Year celebration?

Midnight arrives in Moscow at 12:00 AM MSK (UTC+3) on Friday, January 1, 2027. The main moment of Kremlin chimes on New Year's Eve (Spasskaya Tower clock) traditionally begins at midnight (00:00 MSK). Right after the President's address, TV broadcasts the Kremlin chimes, followed by the national anthem. The channels for New Year 2027 have not been announced.

Is there a New Year tour of the Moscow Kremlin?

Yes. The Moscow Kremlin Museums offer a 90-minute thematic tour, “Kremlin New Year”, about how the Kremlin is connected with New Year and Christmas celebrations. It covers the Kremlin grounds and includes a visit to the Church of the Deposition of the Robe; you choose a date when booking on the museum's website, and the tour is recommended for ages 14 and over.

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This page provides a live countdown to New Year 2027 in Moscow (Moscow Standard Time, UTC+3). New Year's Day 2027 in Moscow falls on Friday, January 1, 2027 at midnight MSK. Novy God (New Year) is Russia's most important holiday, marked by the Kremlin clock chiming at midnight after the President's televised address; Red Square has been closed to the public on New Year's Eve in recent years and Moscow has held no official New Year fireworks since 2022. The Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost) tradition is central to Russian New Year culture.