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New Year's Day 2026

Name: New Year's Day
Start: 2026-01-01
End: 2026-01-01
Location: United Kingdom

Thursday, January 1

UK Bank Holiday in United Kingdom

About

Marks the start of the new year. A UK bank holiday observed across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Substitute days

When a UK bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a substitute day is granted on the next available weekday (usually Monday, sometimes Tuesday). This page shows the canonical date; year pages will note any substitute day where applicable.

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