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History and Traditions: New Year's Day, known as "Año Nuevo," is celebrated on January 1st in Puerto Rico, following the widely-adopted Gregorian calendar. The day marks the beginning of the year and is a public holiday across the island. The history of New Year's Day in Puerto Rico is tied to both Spanish colonial history and local traditions.
Puerto Ricans have a rich set of traditions associated with New Year's Day:
What People Do: On New Year's Day, activities include:
The festive atmosphere continues beyond January 1st as it leads into the island's extended holiday season, which includes events like Three Kings' Day (Día de los Reyes Magos) on January 6th.