New Year's Day is a public holiday in United Kingdom, observed on January 1, 2026. This is a regional holiday observed in certain areas.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameNew Year's Day
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryGB flag United Kingdom
TypePublic
NationalRegional — observed in certain areas

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in United Kingdom?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in United Kingdom.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in United Kingdom. It is observed in certain regions.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In United Kingdom, New Year's Day is known as "New Year's Day".

All Public Holidays in United Kingdom GB flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-01-02 2 January Public
2026-03-17 Saint Patrick's Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-04 Early May Bank Holiday Public
2026-06-15 World Cup Bank Holiday Public
2026-07-13 Battle of the Boyne Public
2026-08-03 Summer Bank Holiday Public
2026-11-30 Saint Andrew's Day Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-28 St. Stephen's Day Public
2026-01-02 2 January Public
2026-03-17 Saint Patrick's Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public

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