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When is New Year's Day 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday 1 January 2027 – in 106 days.
England & Wales · 2027
Friday 1 January
New Year's Day 2027
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| Nation | Bank holiday? | Date in 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales | Yes |
Friday 1 January 2027
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| Scotland | Yes |
Friday 1 January 2027
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| Northern Ireland | Yes |
Friday 1 January 2027
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| Republic of Ireland | Yes |
Friday 1 January 2027
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New Year's Day dates for every year
| Year | England & Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland | Republic of Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wed 1 Jan |
Wed 1 Jan |
Wed 1 Jan |
Wed 1 Jan |
| 2026 | Thu 1 Jan |
Thu 1 Jan |
Thu 1 Jan |
Thu 1 Jan |
| 2027 | Fri 1 Jan |
Fri 1 Jan |
Fri 1 Jan |
Fri 1 Jan |
| 2028 | Mon 3 Jan sub |
Mon 3 Jan sub |
Mon 3 Jan sub |
Sat 1 Jan |
| 2029 | Mon 1 Jan prov. |
Mon 1 Jan prov. |
Mon 1 Jan prov. |
Mon 1 Jan |
| 2030 | Tue 1 Jan prov. |
Tue 1 Jan prov. |
Tue 1 Jan prov. |
Tue 1 Jan |
| 2031 | Wed 1 Jan prov. |
Wed 1 Jan prov. |
Wed 1 Jan prov. |
Wed 1 Jan |
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day has been a bank holiday in Scotland since 1871. England, Wales and Northern Ireland added it in 1974.
How the date is set
1 January. In the UK, if it falls on a weekend the substitute bank holiday is the next weekday.
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Year's Day a bank holiday?
New Year's Day is a bank or public holiday in England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.
Is New Year's Eve a bank holiday?
No. New Year's Eve is not a bank holiday anywhere in the UK.
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