The aim of this thesis is to show the reason and purpose of introducing a new Yugoslav calendar and the meaning of the changes introduced. Yugoslav calendar proved mainly to be mostly a successful way of introduction and implementation of new tradition, especially in the public space. Main characteristic of the new tradition was cancellation of all religious holidays and putting emphasis on state holidays that were closely related to history of the state. Dates of the religious holidays were taken by the new made holidays that further emphasized socialist politics of Yugoslavia. As New Year has become main holiday of winter cycle of folk tradition, it was celebrated in good spirit with music, dance, good food in the circle of family and friends. This is exact the way how New Year was celebrated by Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito. Content of his regular New Year messages were inspirational and optimistic at the same time. For those who have been waiting for New Year in their own homes, a source of entertainment has been also been the television. The press was following the end of one and the beginning of the other year.