New Year Ski Holidays 2026

Absolutely! The slopes will carry on with business as usual on New Year’s Day, meaning you can welcome in the new year in the best way possible.  

Any symptoms of over indulgence from the night before will definitely be a thing of the past once you get yourself down a run or two… 

The prices of New Year’s skiing trips vary, but it is one of the most popular times visit the slopes meaning that, yes, prices might be higher than usual at this time of year.

Nonetheless, our experts are perfectly placed to find you the best deals and can tailor-make your dream holiday. We recommend booking early to secure the best accommodation and prices for key dates If you’re curious about booking a skiing holiday this New Year’s, then feel free to contact our lovely team of ski experts here.

In short, yes! The snow and ski conditions during New Year’s are great. Even if the snowfall has been a little thin – which it can be in the early season from time to time – extensive snowmaking systems across most big ski resorts bring reliable snow all season long.

Here in Europe, higher resorts such as Val Thorens, Sierra Nevada, Zermatt and Ischgl have more or less guaranteed snowfall, while if you were to cross the pond and find yourself in the USA or Canada, you can find some excellent snowy conditions through December and January.

That depends on what you’re looking for… If you’re into partying into the early hours of the morning with a hearty serving of après, then you won’t want to look much further than Tignes, Val Thorens, Kitzbuhel or Alpe d’Huez, to name just a few.

Meanwhile, if it’s family-friendly fun you’re on the hunt for with a smaller emphasis on partying, then you might want to check out Obergurgl, La Plagne, Zermatt (amongst others) in Europe or, over in North America, Deer Valley, Northstar, Aspen and many more

While New Year’s day might be a little quieter than usual, New Year’s is considered peak time for skiing so you shouldn’t expect empty slopes for you to glide down alone. 

The wonderful thing about skiing at this time of year has to be the atmosphere though. Fireworks, torchlit descents, and floodlit slopes (sometimes even at night depending on the resort) make New Year’s one of the most magical times to be on the mountain! 

New Year’s is a wonderful time to go skiing with your family. Aside from all of the fun you’d be having on the slopes, there’s no shortage of activities you could take part in with your family. 

A huge amount of ski resorts like Flaine and Les Arcs have excellent options for family fun, such as dog-sledding and kids’ clubs, while Avoriaz has its very own, purpose-built Village des Enfants, which plays host to a snow garden and ski school for little ones. 

If you’re looking for a family skiing holiday, then definitely don’t pass up on New Years!