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New Year's Day

Monday, 3 Jan 2028 · United Kingdom · Regional (GB-ENG, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, GB-WLS) · Public holiday

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Bridge day check

Falls on a Monday, so it makes a three-day weekend with no leave needed.

What the day is for

A bank holiday across the UK, with Scotland taking 2 January as well — Hogmanay is the larger event there, and Edinburgh's street party runs into the small hours.

Do shops and banks close?

Banks, offices and most large shops close; supermarkets open short hours. Scotland's second day closes banks again.

Getting around

Very limited rail service; many operators run nothing before mid-morning. Night buses in London are free on 31 December.

See the full United Kingdom holiday calendar or count the working days.