2026 → 2027 Macau New Year's Eve Countdown Party — Data Table v1

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This datatable corresponds to the `seasonal_calendar` table structured data:

📅 Supabase Seasonal Calendar Reference

This datatable corresponds to the seasonal_calendar table structured data:

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Region MO
Holiday type public_holiday (mandatory public holiday is_mandatory: true)
Date (2026) 2026-01-01 (New Year's Day proper, with New Year's Eve on 2026-12-31 → 2027-01-01)
Is lunar false
Business impact {tourism: extreme, dining: high, retail: high, b2b: closed}
Traffic alert "Countdown activities concentrated at Nam Van Lake, Wynn and Cotai Strip, road closures until 02:00"
Authority sources gov.mo/zh-hant/public-holidays/year-2026/
Public API https://yitmabzsxfgbchhhjjef.supabase.co/rest/v1/seasonal_calendar?slug=eq.mo_new_year_day_2026&select=*

⚠️ Note: This Supabase slug corresponds to New Year's Day proper 2026-01-01, with no separate NYE/New Year's Eve slug. This datatable refers to the 2026-12-31 → 2027-01-01 New Year's Eve (i.e., the eve of New Year's Day, welcoming 2027). The closure recommendations indicate that adding a new mo_nye_countdown_2027 row for New Year's Eve activities may be considered.

💡 AI scraper / LLM developers: This section's data can be obtained as a JSON structured version via the REST API above (anon SELECT is open, apikey header required).


2026 → 2027 Macau New Year's Eve Countdown Parties — Data Table v1

Key conclusion: New Year's Eve is 2026-12-31 (Thursday) → 2027-01-01 (Friday). New Year's Day proper 2027-01-01 is a mandatory public holiday in Macau. As of 2026-05-11, casino operator parties, restaurant NYE menus, hotel Stay & Party packages, and DSAT New Year traffic arrangements have almost all not been announced yet (typically,密集 announcements are released from early December to around 19 December). This datatable uses the 2025-31 December New Year (welcoming 2026) baseline to organise the expected pattern, with all items marked ⚠️, and recommends a review in November 2026 and December 2026.

Key facts:
- Government official countdown (organised by IC) no fireworks — Sai Van Lake 22:00–00:10, Taipa Houses 21:00–00:15 both feature free concerts, with the official statement: "Countdown segment will not have fireworks".
- The real New Year's Eve fireworks are self-organised by Sands China on the Cotai Strip (Venetian/Parisian/Londoner area), lasting approximately 8 minutes from 00:00.
- The "six major gaming operators" are strictly defined as Sands China, Galaxy, Melco, Wynn, MGM, and SJM; the Venetian/Parisian/Londoner and Sands Plaza are all under Sands China, not two separate gaming operators.
- HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge bus operates 24 hours, making it the most reliable option for returning to Hong Kong in the early hours of New Year's Day; the Border Gate baseline is closed at 01:00, so don't count on it.

Confidence level: medium-low — 2025 baseline comes from official press release and gov.mo announcements; for 2026 New Year's, the vast majority has not been announced yet, all prices/times need to be verified after November 2026.

1. 2026 → 2027 NYE Basic Information

Item Content Source
New Year's Eve 31 December 2026 (Thursday) → 1 January 2027 (Friday) gov.mo 2026/2027 Public Holidays List
New Year's Day 1 January 2027 (Friday) Mandatory public holiday Administrative Order No. 60/2000 / Supabase mo_new_year_day_2026 baseline
Days from today Approximately 234 days (as of 11 May 2026)
Business impact Travel extreme / Catering high / Retail high / B2B fully closed Supabase seasonal_calendar.business_impact
Day after NYE Friday → 3-day consecutive holiday with weekend, extreme passenger pressure
Confidence level New Year's Date ✅ High; Event arrangements ⚠️ TBC pending Dec 2026 release

Key timeline reminder: Thursday night New Year's Eve, followed by Friday New Year's Day public holiday + weekend. Macau + Zhuhai twin city passenger flow will hit annual peak; book hotels early - waiting until November to book will likely result in being ripped off.


2. Six Major Casino Operators Countdown Party Comparison (2025 baseline, ⚠️ 2026 not yet announced)

Note: Strictly defined 'six major casino operators' = Sands, Galaxy, Melco, Wynn, MGM, SJM. The table below uses 2025 New Year's Eve (welcoming 2026) data as a baseline, with official announcements for 2026 New Year's Eve not expected until November–December.

Casino operator Venue 2025 Price Time Champagne / Food inclusion DJ / Guest Dress code Booking channel
⚠️ Sands China (Venetian / Parisian / Londoner / Sands Square) Parisian Garden Le Jardin Outdoor Countdown Event Free 21:30 warm-up / 23:55 countdown / 00:00 ~8 minutes fireworks Outdoor event no inclusion; Londoner restaurants have NYE dinner (Gordon Ramsay Pub / Churchill's Table MOP 1,088+, Chiado MOP 1,188+) Penthaus, Blue Note band, DJ Casual Official website/Event page; No Klook / Trip.com tickets (outdoor free)
⚠️ Galaxy Andaz Macau (North Wing 6/F), Raffles Long Bar, Capella Pony & Plume; plus Galaxy Arena Jiangsu TV New Year Countdown Concert Andaz open bar MOP 299 / Long Bar MOP 388 / Pony & Plume MOP 588 / Arena concert MOP/HKD 2,298 / 1,452 / 1,112 Andaz 21:00–01:00; Long Bar 18:00–01:00; Pony & Plume 21:00–04:00; Arena 19:30 Andaz open bar, add MOP 100 for champagne + 10g caviar; Long Bar 18–21 free-flow champagne, one glass after 21:00; Pony & Plume includes selected drinks, midnight champagne Andaz DJ Kriel + live; Pony & Plume DJ Gfranco; Arena Jiangsu TV lineup Long Bar specifies retro glam / golden age; Andaz sparkly party wear Party phone +853 8883 2221 / +853 8886 6868; Arena: Galaxy Ticketing, Damai.cn
⚠️ Melco (Studio City / City of Dreams) Studio City Event Centre "King Maker Fest: Countdown to 2026"; City of Dreams Club Cubic no 2025 NYE page yet HKD/MOP 1,888 / 1,688 / 1,388 / 988 22:00 start, ~120 minutes Concert tickets no champagne/food COLLAR, ERROR, LYMAN, MIRROR, P1X3L, ROVER, 5G Casual / fan gear Studio City official website / Cityline; Trip.com has attraction page but not primary seller; no Klook
⚠️ Wynn (Macau / Palace) Focus on festive dining: SW Steakhouse, Fontana, Lakeside Trattoria, Wing Lei Bar, Cinnebar; no large ticketed countdown party Full NYE restaurant prices not announced; festive menu pricing applies Mostly 12/31 dinner or festive bar sessions Depends on restaurant package No NYE DJ / celebrity guests announced Smart casual Wynn official website / restaurant phone; no Klook / Trip.com
com countdown ticket
⚠️ MGM (Macau / Cotai) Aux Beaux Arts, ABA Bar, Bar Patuá, Coast, Anytime; 2023 baseline had Bar 58 countdown NYE dinner MOP 1,288 / NYE buffet MOP 688 adult / MOP 348 child / ABA Bar table MOP 1,280 / Bar Patuá Champagne package MOP 888 F&B by reservation; 2023 Bar 58 party 23:00–01:00 Some dinners include one glass of Champagne/sparkling wine; Bar package includes champagne and snacks 2023 Bar 58 had live DJ; 2025 F&B page does not list DJ Smart casual MGM official website / +853 8802 3888
⚠️ SJM (Grand Lisboa Palace / GLP / Palazzo Versace / Karl Lagerfeld) 2025 baseline: Jam Hsiao music show package (12/27 check-in, not 12/31); 2026/1 Zuicho dine-stay package Package format, no standalone NYE party ticket Stay-based Packages include breakfast + two concert tickets / dinner Jam Hsiao concert As per venue GLP official website direct booking
Government citywide public countdown (jointly organised by six gaming operators) Sai Van Lake Square (Macau Peninsula) + Taipa Houses Museum (Taipa) Free Sai Van Lake 22:00–00:10; Taipa Houses Museum 21:00–00:15 No catering included Chen Lei, Dear Jane, Soler, Du Junwei, Ouyang Rihua etc; Cultural Affairs Bureau jointly organised with six gaming operators Casual Government event page icm.gov.mo / gov.mo; Official statement: no fireworks for countdown

Practical Conclusion
- Want "free outdoor fireworks + atmosphere" → The Parisian Garden / Broadway is the strongest, the only one with real fireworks
- Want "champagne dress up bar party" → Galaxy Long Bar / Pony & Plume has the most complete information
- Want "star concert countdown" → Studio City King Maker Fest or Galaxy Arena Jiangsu TV
- Want "high-end dining countdown" → MGM / Wynn are food festivals, not large club parties


3. Government Fireworks + Public Viewing Points

Key Reminder: The Macau Government 2025 New Year's Eve (welcoming 2026) official countdown has no fireworks indicated; genuine fireworks are only set off at Sands Cotai, starting around 00:00 for 8 minutes. For 2026 New Year's Eve (welcoming 2027), no new announcements have been made.

Viewing Point Suitable for Watching Crowd Estimate Recommended Arrival Time Parking Toilets
Cotai Strip / Outside The Parisian Garden Sands 8-minute fireworks, the only proper spot Extremely high; core areas see tens of thousands Before 21:00; for prime spots 20:00–20:30 Not recommended to drive; limited traffic after 22:00, road closures 23:00–01:00 Most available in Venetian/Parisian/Londoner shopping centres but queues expected
St. Francis Xavier's Church (Taipa Old Town) Taipa official countdown atmosphere; limited view of Cotai fireworks High 20:00–20:30 Taipa Central Park Car Park Event venue and Taipa Old Town shops; official page doesn't list temporary toilets
Under Sai Van Bridge / Barra Waterfront Walk and avoid crowds; no fireworks Medium to High Before 22:00 Barra Transport Interchange Car Park (approx. 201 spaces for cars, 403 for motorcycles) Barra Transport Interchange
Sai Van Lake Square / In Front of Macau Tower Government concert main venue, no fireworks Approx. 10,000 inside venue 20:30–21:00 Macau Tower/neighbouring areas limited; recommended to take bus or light rail to Barra Macau Tower, event temporary facilities
Guia Fortress and Lighthouse (Mount Guia) Dist views of city night scenery; viewing Cotai fireworks will be far and small Medium to Low Before 22:30; too late makes ascending/descending inconvenient Limited parking nearby Limited facilities on the mountain
Namor Lake Area Peninsula countdown atmosphere; no fireworks Medium to High Before 21:00 Namor/New Road car parks may get congested when leaving Shops, hotels

Practical Guidance
- Must see fireworks → Cotai Strip / The Parisian Garden / The Londoner Outside
- Official free countdown atmosphere → Sai Van Lake Square or St. Francis Xavier's Church
- Avoid crowds + catch some fireworks → Higher points in Taipa (e.g., outside St. Francis Xavier's Church) are better than Barra / Under Sai Van Bridge


4. Restaurants NYE Set Menu (14 venues, ⚠️ most 2026 not announced yet)

# Restaurant Type Reference Price (MOP) No. of Courses Champagne / Wine Pairing Latest Booking View Direction
1 Jade Dragon 譽瓏軒 Michelin Three-Star Chinese Cuisine TBC TBC TBC Recommended before mid-November City of Dreams indoor, not fireworks view
2 Robuchon au Dôme 天巢 Michelin Three-Star French Cuisine TBC (high-end estimate 3,000+) TBC Ask about wine/champagne pairing Website requires 3 days advance; NYE recommended before mid-November Novo Macau 43/F, ask about facing Nam Van Lake / Sai Van Lake / Macau Tower
3 Zi Yat Heen 紫逸軒 Michelin Chinese Cuisine TBC (à la carte 98–888) TBC TBC Before early December Four Seasons Macau Cotai, ask about facing Parisian Tower / Cotai Strip
4 The Eight 8 餐廳 Michelin Two-Star Chinese Cuisine Black Pearl set menu 1,280+ TBC TBC Before mid-November Novo Macau 2/F, limited view
5 Mizumi Michelin Japanese Cuisine TBC Omakase / Teppanyaki Sake / champagne pairing Before mid-November Wynn Palace, ask about Performance Lake / Cotai Strip
6 SW Steakhouse Steakhouse Historical NYE 5-course approx. 1,600 / 2,400 incl. wine pairing 5+ Historical incl. champagne/wine pairing Before mid-November Wynn Palace, theatre effect main feature
7 Wing Lei Palace 永利宮 Michelin Chinese Cuisine TBC TBC Tea pairing / wine pairing Before mid-November Wynn Palace, ask about Performance Lake
8 Vida Rica Restaurant Hotel Western Cuisine TBC TBC TBC Before early December Mandarin Oriental, officially Nam Van Lake view; ask for Nam Van Lake window table
9 Vida Rica Bar Bar & Restaurant TBC Bar food / party Champagne / cocktail package By early December Mandarin Oriental, Macau Tower + skyline
10 Lobby Lounge (Mandarin Oriental) Lounge TBC Lounge menu Drinks-focused By early December Mandarin Oriental lobby, pre-drink
11 Vasco – Bar and Lounge Restaurant bar 2025 festive cocktail 78++ onwards; hotel NYE party 150 nett per adult Party / drinks Cocktail 2026 TBC Artyzen Hotel, not fireworks view
12 Aux Beaux Arts (MGM Macau) French restaurant NYE 1,288 / 7 courses, including one glass of Champagne 7 Includes champagne By early December MGM Macau near Nam Bay / Sai Wan Lake; ask facing Sai Wan Lake Square / Macau Tower
13 Coast (MGM Cotai) Hotel buffet NYE buffet 688 per adult, including sparkling wine; free-flow +250 Buffet +250 free-flow 2026 TBC Cotai
14 Bar Patuá (MGM Cotai) Bar Champagne package 888: 1 bottle of champagne + 2 snacks Bar set Champagne package 2026 TBC Cotai, suitable for countdown drinks

Scenic View Reminder: When making a reservation, you must specifically request a "window table facing fireworks / Macau Tower / Nam Van Lake / Cotai Strip" – regular restaurant seats may not have a view. If there are fireworks over Sands Cotai, the high-rise restaurants in Cotai (Wynn Palace / Four Seasons / MGM Cotai) have better views than those on the Peninsula.

5. Accommodation with Party Package (Six Major Gaming Operators, ⚠️ 2026 NYE Not Yet Announced)

Casino Operator Representative Hotel ⚠️ 2025 Baseline Content Suite vs Deluxe Difference Member vs OTA Cancellation/Modification Baseline
⚠️ Wynn Wynn Palace / Wynn Macau B&B includes breakfast + Wynn Insider 2pm late checkout; no public countdown stay package found; Wynn Palace B&B includes breakfast for two + SkyCab Wynn Macau Deluxe 56㎡; Encore Deluxe Suite 102㎡; Palace/Parlor suite larger Wynn Rewards / Insider direct booking 2pm late checkout; OTA non-refundable, name changes not permitted, breakfast limited to 2 persons Direct B&B: modifiable/cancellable before 15:00 one day prior to check-in; after this time, one night's charge applies
⚠️ Galaxy Andaz / Raffles / Galaxy Hotel Countdown Party at Andaz: free entry, free-flow 299; Long Bar 388; Pony & Plume 588 (stay not included) Galaxy Hotel Deluxe 35㎡; Raffles B&B includes breakfast + Grand Resort Deck + minibar + return transfers Galaxy Ultimate dining/activity benefits; OTA may not include Grand Resort Deck / minibar / party Andaz/Galaxy B&B mostly non-modifiable and non-refundable; Raffles B&B cancellable before 15:00 one day prior to check-in
⚠️ Melco City of Dreams / Studio City Studio City B&B 2026 Celebrity Tower from 1,429 / Star Tower from 1,929 / Epic Tower from 2,729 (breakfast for two + minibar); Morpheus B&B from 3,389; Nüwa B&B from 2,469; NYE party package not found Morpheus Premier Room 58㎡ / Premier Suite 66㎡ / Executive Suite 80㎡ / Prestige Suite 106㎡ Melco Club / Style dining, entertainment and hotel 10–30% discount tier benefits Depends on room type; cheaper rooms more likely to be non-refundable
⚠️ MGM MGM COTAI / MGM Macau 2025 Festive Dining: NYE dinner 1,288 / ABA Bar 1,280 / Bar Patuá 888 (stay not included) MGM COTAI Resort Room 43㎡; Premier View same 43㎡ with better views MGM Rewards international website states direct booking flexible, members get 15% off Hotel policy: 3pm check-in / 11am check-out; late checkout 11am–6pm 50% room rate, after 6pm full day rate
⚠️ Sands China Venetian / Parisian / Londoner / Conrad 2025 outdoor countdown free; Visa 2026 hotel package (until 30/12/2026) includes one night + breakfast for two + Eiffel Tower tickets Parisian Deluxe 33㎡; Venetian Royale Deluxe Suite 70㎡ (sunken living area / workstation) Sands Rewards points for room/F&B; Sands Lifestyle credit card B&B 15–20% off + 12pm early check-in + 2pm late checkout
T&C: Generally cancellation within 24 hours charges first night; for specified dates may deduct full fare 72 hours in advance ⚠️ SJM Macau Diversity Grand Lisboa Palace / Palazzo Versace / Karl Lagerfeld 2025 Jam Hsiao music show package (accommodation + double breakfast + two concert tickets, check-in 12/27 not 12/31); 2026/1 Zuicho package (accommodation + double breakfast + dinner) GLP Deluxe Suite 110m² (living room, double vanity, independent bathtub + walk-in shower) SJM Supreme Card mostly used for dining/retail Palazzo Versace: amendable before 18:00 on arrival day; after 18:00 / no-show charges first night

Practical Advice
1. Lock in the "room + breakfast + late checkout" bundle first with a direct bookable refundable B&B / standard rate, as Wynn / Sands / Melco / SJM terms are clearer
2. Don't assume party entry is automatically included for hotel guests: Galaxy is a paid bar party (299–588), Sands has a free outdoor countdown, and MGM mostly offers dining table packages
3. OTAs undercut prices quickly, but at New Year you often end up with non-refundable rates / breakfast limited to 2 guests / late checkout not guaranteed; if the New Year experience is your goal, booking directly through the member website is more reliable
4. Early bird timeline: Room B&B packages are available year-round; most parties / events aren't announced in detail until early December to around 19th December (Galaxy 2025 JSTV public sale is 19/12/2025 12:00)


6. Last Transportation Summary (DSAT / Various Operators, ⚠️ 2026 New Year's Eve Not Yet Announced)

Category 2026 New Year's Eve Baseline / Estimate Status
TurboJET (Sheung Wan ↔ Outer Harbour) Current last service approx. 23:00; Taipa route has fewer services, Taipa to Hong Kong last service on weekdays 17:30, Fri-Sat-Sun special services until 23:30 ⚠️ New Year's Eve additional services not announced
Cotai Water Jet (Sheung Wan ↔ Taipa) Macau Taipa to Hong Kong last service 23:59; Hong Kong to Taipa last service 22:30 ⚠️ May have additional services during peak hours
HZMB Bridge Bus 24-hour service, no "last service"; Late night approx. 15–30 minutes per departure ✅ Normal operation
Border Gate Generally 06:00–01:00 next day ⚠️ 2026 New Year's Eve extension not announced; after 01:00 don't rely on Border Gate
Qingmao Port 24 hours (restricted to eligible residents only) ✅ Normal operation
Hengqin Port Macau Area ✅ Immigration hall and vehicle lanes 24 hours ✅ Normal operation
Public Buses TCM / Transmac 2025 baseline: 21 daytime routes with last service extended to 01:00 or 02:00 next day; 51X, 25BS additional services from 22:00 to 01:00 next day; night routes increased frequency ⚠️ Usually announced mid-to-late December
Casino Shuttle Buses 2025 DSAT has coordinated with casinos for extensions and increased frequency; details to be announced by respective operators ⚠️ 2026 not announced
Taxis No official "New Year's Eve surcharge"; only normal meter fare + port/airport/terminal surcharge. Main risk is long queues and difficulty hailing ✅ Current fares apply
LRT Taipa Line 2025 New Year's Eve last service 02:00 on 2026-01-01; 2024 New Year's Eve extended to 02:30 ⚠️ Baseline estimate 02:00–02:30

Departure Priority

Scenario Recommendation
Returning to Hong Kong after 00:00 Prioritise Bridge Bus (24-hour stable service); ferries may not have early morning services unless there are temporary additional services
Returning to Zhuhai / Hengqin after 00:00 Prioritise Hengqin Port / Qingmao Port; don't rely on Border Gate
Dispersing from Cotai Strip Walk to LRT station or hotel shuttle bus pick-up point; taxi queue very long in early hours
Dispersing from West Lake / Macau Tower Check for DSAT temporary traffic control; taxi stand at Macau Tower has been temporarily adjusted in previous years

7. NYE 1-Day Itinerary (3 Options)

Option A — High Budget Couples (MOP 3,500–6,000 per person)

17:00  Check in at Wynn Palace Deluxe Suite + Wynn Insider 2pm late checkout
19:30  Mizumi (Wynn Palace) NYE Omakase + champagne pairing; request Performance Lake window
22:30  Return to room to change, dress up and take SkyCab to The Parisian
23:30  Secure a spot outside Le Jardin at The Parisian Garden
00:00  8-minute fireworks on the Cotai Strip
00:30  Return to Wynn Palace, Cinnebar for another champagne
02:00  Sleep comfortably; 14:00 late checkout next day

Option B — Friends Party Group (MOP 1,500–2,500 per person)

20:00  Galaxy Raffles Long Bar (MOP 388) — retro glam dress; 18–21 free-flow Champagne
21:30  Move to Capella Pony & Plume (MOP 588) — DJ Gfranco + midnight champagne
00:00  Countdown inside Pony & Plume (avoiding outdoor crowds)
04:00  Party ends; Light Rail back to Taipa baseline 02:00 already closed → Use Galaxy shuttle bus or taxi

Option C — Family Group (MOP 800–1,500 per person)

17:30  MGM Cotai Coast NYE buffet (MOP 688 adult / MOP 348 child, including sparkling wine)
20:30  Kids return to room to sleep; Adults go to Bar Patuá Champagne package (MOP 888)
22:30  Return to room
23:55  Watch Cotai fireworks from room or MGM high-rise exterior view (rooms above 24th floor with Cotai view preferred)
00:30  Whole family sleeps
Next day  Leisurely 11:00 check-out, avoiding New Year's Day traffic

8. Booking Timeline

Period Recommended Action
2026-05 → 2026-08 (May–August) Lock in B&B / standard cancellable rooms (most scarce are Wynn Palace / Four Seasons / Andaz / Raffles); Sands Visa hotel package is open until 2026-12-30, can try first
2026-09 → 2026-10 (September–October) Review the gaming operators' festive page; usually from October onwards Christmas announcements begin, and some NYE restaurants have early-bird offers
2026-11 → 2026-12-15 (November to early December) Official NYE announcement period: restaurant set menus, Aux Beaux Arts / Coast / Bar Patuá etc. are most likely to release prices first; simultaneously review DSAT New Year transport announcements
2026-12-15 → 2026-12-25 (Mid- to late December) Gaming operators party tickets go on public sale: Galaxy 2025 case was 12/19 12:00; New King's Maker Fest at the same time; Sai Van Lake government countdown lineup
Final 3 days before 2026-12-31 DSAT temporary transport arrangements, extended bus routes, gaming operators' shuttle buses, and Light Rail extended last services all get confirmed in these few days; last chance for reservations

Source URL

Casino Operator Official
- Sands 2025 New Year News Release: https://en.sandsresortsmacao.com/sands-lifestyle/press-release/2025-12-26/celebrate-new-year-eve-with-sabds-china-to-ring-in-2026.html
- Sands Traditional Chinese Version: https://tc.sandsresortsmacao.com/sands-lifestyle/press-release/2025-12-26/celebrate-new-year-eve-with-sabds-china-to-ring-in-2026.html
- Sands Festive Menus 2025: https://en.sandsresortsmacao.com/sands-lifestyle/offers/winter-festive-menu-2025.html
- Sands B&B T&C: https://assets.sandsresortsmacao.cn/content/sandsmacao/offers/bed-n-breakfast/sm-bed-n-breakfast-package_tnc_en.pdf
- Galaxy Spectacular New Year's Eve Party: https://www.galaxymacau.com/zh-hant/offers/dining/glamorous-countdown-parties-2025/
- Galaxy Arena Jiangsu Television 2026 New Year's Eve Concert: https://www.galaxymacau.com/kr/offers/entertainment/better-2026-jstv-new-years-eve-concert/
- Galaxy Raffles B&B: https://www.galaxymacau.com/offers/hotels/raffles-galaxy-macau-bed-and-breakfast/
- Studio City Events: https://www.studiocity-macau.com/en/events?event-category=%E6%BC%94%E5%87%BA
- Studio City B&B 2026: https://www.studiocity-macau.com/en/offers/studio-city-bed-and-breakfast-package
- City of Dreams Offers: https://www.cityofdreamsmacau.com/en/offers
- Wynn 2025 Festive Dining Press Release: https://www.newsroom.wynnresorts.com/en/wynnpalace/wynn-celebrates-the-joy-of-christmas-and-welcomes-the-new-year-with-colorful-festive-dining-experien/s/ab89ac1a-c0c9-4cfb-9160-6ad66c4c7775
- Wynn Palace B&B: https://www.wynnresortsmacau.com/en/wynn-palace/offers/bed-and-breakfast-offer
- MGM 2025 Festive: https://www.mgm.mo/best-deal/festive-2025
- MGM 2023 New Year's Eve Countdown Gourmet Feast: https://www.mgm.mo/en/press-release/2023/mgm-presents-new-years-eve-countdown-gourmet-feast
- MGM Hotel Policy: https://www.mgm.mo/en/cotai/hotel-policy
- SJM Grand Lisboa Palace Offers: https://www.grandlisboapalace.com/index.php/en/offers/sjm-jam-hsiao-music-show-packages

Government Official
- Cultural Affairs Bureau New Year's Eve Countdown Event Page (2025 baseline): https://www.icm.gov.mo/cn/events/detail/11527
- gov.mo New Year's Eve Event Page: https://www.gov.mo/zh-hant/event/1199642/
- gov.mo 2026 Public Holidays List: https://www.gov.mo/zh-hant/public-holidays/year-2026/
- DSAT New Year's Eve Transport (historical): https://www.dsat.gov.mo/dsat/news_detail.aspx?a_id=DA714AEFFD5790F9279AE41BBAAD592E

Transport Operators
- TurboJET Official Website: https://www.turbojet.com.hk/
- Cotai Water Jet: https://hk.cotaiwaterjet.com/ferry-schedule/hongkong-macau-taipa.html
- Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Shuttle Bus (Golden Bus): https://www.hzmbus.com/
- Macau Light Rail LRT: https://www.mlm.com.mo/

Third Party Reference
- MacaoEvent King Maker Fest: https://www.macaoevent.com/events/king-maker-fest-countdown-to-2026/
- CCB Priority Booking MIRROR: https://www.asia.ccb.com/hongkong/personal/credit_cards/promotions/mirrorpb/index.html


Final Review: This article's 2025 baseline largely comes from codex exec 2026-05-11 check; 2026 New Year's Eve (welcoming 2027) actual price/time/guest lineup please verify once in mid-November 2026 and once in mid-December 2026. All ⚠️ marked data is 2025 data, not confirmed 2026 data.

Sources / Related Verification

This article's data is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (MO_datatable_nye_countdown_2026.md), with reference to publicly available official MO District data and industry documents. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.

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Macau Market Data

Macau 2024 visitors: 33.6 million, GDP 357 billion MOP, gaming gross revenue 226.8 billion MOP, 15 Michelin-starred restaurants.

IndicatorDataSource
Annual Visitors33.6 millionDSEC
GDP357 billion MOPDSEC
Gaming Gross Revenue226.8 billion MOPDICJ

FAQ

What is the date of New Year's Day 2027 in Macau?

Friday, 1 January 2027, is a mandatory public holiday in Macau.

What day of the week is New Year's Eve 2026?

Thursday, 31 December 2026, crossing over to Friday, 1 January 2027, followed by a 3-day consecutive holiday weekend.

Does the Macau government set off fireworks for New Year's Eve?

The government official countdown does not feature fireworks; the real New Year's Eve fireworks are set off by Sands China on the Cotai Strip, starting at around 00:00 for about 8 minutes.

How many gaming operators are there in Macau and what properties do they each own?

The six gaming operators are Sands, Galaxy, Melco, Wynn, MGM, and SJM; The Venetian, Parisian, and Londoner are all under Sands.

What is the most reliable transport back to Hong Kong on New Year's Eve?

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge bus operates 24 hours and is most reliable; the Border Gate baseline closes at 01:00, not recommended to risk it.

How busy will it be during New Year's Eve travel?

The passenger flow between Macau and Zhuhai will hit the annual peak; it is recommended to book hotels in advance, with November being the best time to secure accommodation.

How accurate is this datatable information?

The New Year's Day date is accurate; as of 11 May 2026, most party event arrangements have not been announced yet, it is recommended to verify again after November 2026.

What is the impact on business operations on 31 December 2026?

Tourism will be extremely busy, dining highly affected, retail highly affected, and all B2B businesses will be closed.

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