When is New Year's Day 2027 in the UK?
New Year's Day 2027 in the UK is Friday, January 1, 2027, a public holiday on 1 January.
New Year's Day 2027
New Year's Day is a UK public holiday on 1 January every year, so the date is fixed and the weekday changes. In 2027 it falls on a Friday.
When 1 January lands on a weekend, a substitute weekday holiday is usually added. In Scotland, 2 January is also a bank holiday, tied to Hogmanay celebrations.
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Print January 2027 on Letter or A4.
This page shows the next New Year's Day. After Friday, January 1, 2027 it moves to 2028.
New Year's Day dates, 2027 to 2031
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | January 1 | Friday |
| 2028 | January 1 | Saturday |
| 2029 | January 1 | Monday |
| 2030 | January 1 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | January 1 | Wednesday |
How the date is calculated
New Year's Day is on 1 January every year, so only the weekday changes. In 2027 that is Friday, Friday, January 1, 2027.
Every date on the UK holidays list is worked out the same way.
First public holiday of the civil year
New Year's Day closes Hogmanay night and opens the civil year. Travel, hospitality, and healthcare rotas can treat 31 December and 1 January as a single peak period.
Plan around New Year's Day
- Note any substitute weekday if 1 January falls on a weekend.
- In Scotland, also block 2 January in staff rotas.
- Plan last-train or night travel for 31 December in advance.
Nearby holidays
FAQ
What date is New Year's Day in 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 falls on Friday, January 1, 2027.
How is New Year's Day calculated?
New Year's Day is on 1 January every year, so only the weekday changes. In 2027 that is Friday, Friday, January 1, 2027.
Which printable calendar should I use for New Year's Day 2027?
Print the January 2027 calendar and mark New Year's Day by hand. The other UK dates are on the UK holidays page.
Does this page change every year?
Yes. Once New Year's Day 2027 has passed, this page shows the next date.
Is 2 January a holiday across the UK in 2027?
2 January is a bank holiday in Scotland; England, Wales, and Northern Ireland do not universally observe it. New Year's Day itself is Friday, January 1, 2027.
What if New Year's Day falls on a Sunday?
1 January remains New Year's Day, and the government usually adds a substitute bank holiday on the next weekday.