How many days until New Year's Day in United Kingdom?
New Year's Day is a public holiday in some regions only in United Kingdom. In 2027 it falls on a Friday.
New Year's Day dates in United Kingdom
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Some regions: GB-ENG, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, GB-WLS |
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | Some regions: GB-ENG, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, GB-WLS |
Other countries with New Year's Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia and 153 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Day in United Kingdom?
New Year's Day falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and Friday, 1 January 2027.
Is New Year's Day a nationwide public holiday in United Kingdom?
New Year's Day is a public holiday only in some regions of United Kingdom, not in the whole country.
Does New Year's Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: New Year's Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in United Kingdom comes after New Year's Day?
The next one is Good Friday on Friday, 26 March 2027.
How many days until New Year's Day?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More United Kingdom holidays
- 2 January
- Saint Patrick's Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Early May Bank Holiday
- Spring Bank Holiday
- World Cup Bank Holiday
- Battle of the Boyne
- Summer Bank Holiday
- Saint Andrew's Day
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