Which song, written by Frank Loesser, is commonly associated with New Year's Eve despite its title asking about the evening?

“What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?” is the New Year's song written by Frank Loesser.

Loesser wrote the song in 1947, and it became known for its reflective question about a future date rather than for describing a midnight countdown. The lyrics imagine romantic possibilities and ask whether the listener will spend the coming New Year's Eve with the singer.

The song has been recorded by many performers across jazz, pop, and traditional vocal styles. Its longevity comes partly from the unusual seasonal perspective: it can be performed well before New Year's Eve because it looks ahead to the event.

It is sometimes confused with “Auld Lang Syne,” which is the traditional song most strongly linked with the exact moment of midnight in many English-speaking settings. Loesser also wrote major musical-theater and popular songs, including “Baby, It's Cold Outside” and the score for Guys and Dolls.