2nd January 2027 in the United Kingdom
There are 61 days until 2nd January 2027 in the United Kingdom — Saturday, January 2, 2027.
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About 2nd January 2027
2nd January 2027 falls on Saturday, January 2. Because that is a Saturday, the substitute day is Monday, January 4, and that is the day offices close. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, January 2.
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 2027
- Mar 17, 2027 St Patrick's Day 2027 (Wednesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- May 3, 2027 Early May Bank Holiday 2027 (Monday)
- May 31, 2027 Spring Bank Holiday 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in January 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| Jan 25 | Mon | Burns Night | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Saturday, January 2, 2027
- Observed
- Monday, January 4, 2027
- 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 2027?
2nd January 2027 is on Saturday, January 2, 2027. Because that is a Saturday, it is observed on Monday, January 4, 2027.
Is 2nd January a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 61 days until 2nd January 2027 (January 2, 2027) as of today.