Overview

• Approximately 67-72% of Americans plan to celebrate New Year's Eve at home, according to recent surveys by Rasmussen Reports and the AP-NORC Research Center.
• Only a small percentage, around 5-6%, intend to celebrate at a bar, restaurant, or organized event, with younger adults under 30 more likely to go out.
• Older adults, particularly those aged 60 and above, are the most likely to stay home, with up to 79% planning a quiet evening in.
• Over half of Americans plan to set at least one New Year's resolution for 2025, with health, exercise, and financial goals being the most common.
• Optimism about 2025 is mixed, with about 40% expecting personal improvement but fewer feeling positive about the country's direction, particularly among Democrats.