New Year's Day 2026 in the United Kingdom
New Year's Day 2026 in the United Kingdom is on
Thursday, January 1, 2026
305 days ago
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About New Year's Day 2026
New Year's Day 2026 falls on Thursday, January 1. It falls on a Thursday — take Friday, January 2 off for a four-day weekend.
New Year's Day, January 1, is a bank holiday across the whole United Kingdom. Banks, schools and offices close nationwide, and when January 1 falls on a weekend the following Monday becomes a substitute bank holiday.
New Year's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | — |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after New Year's Day 2026
- Jan 2, 2026 2nd January 2026 (Friday)
- 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)
Other holidays in January 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 | Fri | 2nd January | Bank holiday |
| Jan 25 | Sun | Burns Night | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Date rule
- January 1 every year
- Legal status
- Bank holiday (public holiday) across the whole United Kingdom
- Substitute day
- If January 1 falls on a weekend, the following Monday is a bank holiday
- Bank holiday since
- 1871 in Scotland; 1974 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Scottish bonus
- January 2 is an extra bank holiday in Scotland
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Day in 2026?
New Year's Day 2026 is on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Is New Year's Day a day off in 2026?
New Year's Day is a bank holiday across the United Kingdom, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until New Year's Day 2026?
New Year's Day 2026 was 305 days ago, on January 1, 2026.