Going Out for New Year’s? Most People Say They’ve Got Better Plans, According to a Poll

If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone.

A majority of us intend to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Nearly 2 in 10 will be celebrating at a friend or family member’s home, and just 5% plan to go out to celebrate at a bar, restaurant or organized event, the poll found.

But many adults will celebrate the new year in a different way — by making a resolution. More than half say they’ll make at least one resolution for 2025.

There’s some optimism about the year ahead, although more than half aren’t expecting a positive change. About 4 in 10 say 2025 will be a better year for them personally. About one-third don’t expect much of a difference between 2024 and 2025, and about one-quarter think 2025 will be a worse year than 2024.

Happy New Year!