New Year’s Eve falls on Thursday, December 31, 2026 — and New Year’s Day is Friday, January 1, 2027. Santa’s sleigh is heading home, but the party in New York is just getting started. Book your airport ride early, lock in a fare that never surges, and let Santa (and our chauffeurs) carry you into 2027 in style.

DIA Limousine Service is rated 4.9 stars across 84 Google reviews, and we run 24/7 right through the holiday — New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and beyond. Call (914) 292-4800 or request a quote on our reservation page, and your ride is reserved before the rush.

Why book your New Year ride early

Two holidays back to back — Christmas (Friday, December 25) and New Year — make this the longest, busiest stretch of the travel year. After the ball drops, everyone wants a car at once: rideshares surge, taxis vanish, and the best chauffeurs are booked days ahead. With DIA you reserve in advance, your chauffeur is confirmed, your fare is fixed, and your car is waiting when your flight lands — even if the flight is late, because we track it in real time.

The earlier you book, the better the choice of vehicle. Sedans for couples, SUVs for families with luggage and party gear, and larger vehicles for groups — all spotless, smoke-free and driven by professional chauffeurs.

New Year events worth the trip

New York rings in the New Year like nowhere else. These are the dates to plan around.

Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop — Thursday, December 31, 2026

The ball drops at midnight in the heart of Times Square, with live performances and the countdown from 6 PM. The celebration is FREE and open to the public — no tickets required — but arrive hours early for a viewing spot. See the official Times Square NYE page for details.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Prospect Park — Thursday, December 31, 2026

Brooklyn’s 46th annual fireworks celebration at Grand Army Plaza: live entertainment from 10 PM, then fireworks at midnight. Admission is FREE — RSVP free on Eventbrite, and see the full details on the official Prospect Park fireworks page. RSVP free on Eventbrite.

NYRR Midnight Run — Thursday, December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM

Kick off the New Year with a 4-mile run through Central Park at the stroke of midnight, followed by fireworks. Race registration is required — register on the official NYRR Midnight Run page.

The holiday lights keep shining into January

The season does not end on New Year’s Day. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree stays lit through mid-January, Bryant Park’s Winter Village runs through January 3, 2027, the Dyker Heights lights shine nightly through early January (FREE to view), the Holiday Train Show runs through January 10, 2027, and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular runs through January 4, 2027.

Busiest airport travel days around New Year 2027

The 2026–27 holiday travel forecast (based on TSA checkpoint counts) expects the busiest New Year travel day to be Sunday, January 3, 2027 — the big return rush — with the pre-Christmas getaway on Friday, December 18 and the return rush on Sunday, December 27 close behind. The quietest days to fly are New Year’s Eve (Thursday, December 31) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1) themselves.

If you travel on a peak day, give yourself an extra hour at the airport — and let DIA’s flight tracking and early pickup take the stress out of it. Book now and your chauffeur is already scheduled.

Your fare is fixed — no surge, no surprises

DIA is a quote-based service: we quote every ride in advance, in writing, before you travel — and the fare we quote is the fare you pay. The only fare we publish is our most popular one:

Route	Price
JFK Airport ↔ Dobbs Ferry	$91.60 (sedan, one way)

Every other route is priced by individual quote — call (914) 292-4800 or request a quote for yours. No surge pricing, ever — not on New Year’s Eve, not on New Year’s Day.

Why ride with DIA this New Year

• 4.9 stars across 84 Google reviews — Dobbs Ferry families trust us to be on time.
• Flat, quoted fares — no surge pricing on holidays.
• 24/7 service, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Flight tracking, on-time pickups and help with your luggage.
• Car seats, booster seats and wheelchair-accessible vehicles on request.
• Extra stops, pet-friendly rides and free Wi-Fi.

Reserve your ride — start 2027 the right way

Santa’s got the reindeer; you’ve got DIA. Reserve your New Year ride today and travel in a spotless, chauffeur-driven car while everyone else hunts for a cab after the ball drops.

New Year travel FAQs

When is New Year’s Eve 2026?

Thursday, December 31, 2026.

When is New Year’s Day 2027?

Friday, January 1, 2027.

What is the busiest New Year travel day?

Sunday, January 3, 2027 — the big return rush. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are the quietest days to fly.

How much is a sedan from JFK to Dobbs Ferry?

$91.60 one way — our only published fare, with no surge pricing. All other routes are quoted individually.

Do you drive on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day?

Yes. DIA runs 24/7 through the holidays, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Santa rides with DIA into 2027 — and so should you. Happy New Year from the DIA Limousine Service family. 🎆