New Years or New Year?

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I know if someone is referring to the day itself it is "New Year's Day". However, a friend of mine from work said she was "going to Wales for New Years". I said "what for New year's day?" and she said "no for the whole of New Years".

Now I have often heard it said as "New Years", but I always say "for the New Year" instead.

is there a correct way?

New Years is very American - I suspect what that really means is New Year's Eve and they've ditched the 'eve' part. But it sets my teeth on edge.

It's either New Year or New Year's Eve - not a mish mash of the two.

What Nancy66 said.
New Years is fine for Americans, but other than that I hate it.

Yep. Is very American. Along with 'The Lakes District.'

Oh, and while we're on the subject of Americanisms (sorry to hijack), when did we all start thinking Monday through Friday was OK?