New Year's Day
United Kingdom· Public holiday
Travel impact: High
- Date
- Thu, 1 Jan 2026
- Local name
- New Year's Day
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
New Year's Day, a national public holiday.
Impact on travellers
Offices/banks often closed; transport and hotspots may be busier—book ahead.
Extra notes
England & Wales bank holidays; Scotland/NI may differ.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Mon, 27 Jul 2026
GOV.UK England & Wales bank holidays 2026–2027; Scotland/NI local bank holidays outside nationwide scope. Fringe via edfringe.com.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.