Hogmanay is the name of Scotland's New Year's Eve festival, especially its large celebration in Edinburgh.
The word refers to the Scottish celebration of the last day of the year and its associated customs. Edinburgh's modern festival includes concerts, torchlight events, street gatherings, and a midnight fireworks display, making it one of the world's best-known New Year's celebrations.
Hogmanay is not simply another name for Christmas or Burns Night. Its traditions developed through a mixture of Scottish customs, winter celebrations, and later organized public events. Activities and event formats have changed over time, but the name remains closely tied to Scotland's New Year. The festival can include events around Hogmanay rather than only a single midnight gathering.