2nd January 2026 in the United Kingdom
2nd January 2026 in the United Kingdom is on
Friday, January 2, 2026
304 days ago
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About 2nd January 2026
2nd January 2026 falls on Friday, January 2. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, January 4.
2nd January is a bank holiday in Scotland only, giving Scots a second day off after New Year's Day to recover from Hogmanay. If it falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday becomes the holiday. The rest of the UK returns to work on January 2.
2nd January in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 2, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | January 2, 2027 | Saturday | Mon, Jan 4 |
Holidays after 2nd January 2026
- Mar 17, 2026 St Patrick's Day 2026 (Tuesday)
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 4, 2026 Early May Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- May 25, 2026 Spring Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in January 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| Jan 25 | Sun | Burns Night | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, January 2, 2026
- Date rule
- January 2; substitute weekday if it falls on a weekend
- Legal status
- Bank holiday in Scotland only
- Holiday since
- 1973, under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971
- Why it exists
- Extends Hogmanay, Scotland's New Year festival, with a second day of rest
- Rest of the UK
- England, Wales and Northern Ireland work normally on January 2
Frequently asked questions
What day is 2nd January in 2026?
2nd January 2026 is on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Is 2nd January a day off in 2026?
2nd January is a bank holiday in the nations that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until 2nd January 2026?
2nd January 2026 was 304 days ago, on January 2, 2026.