2 January has already passed this year.
Friday, January 2, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, January 2, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Regional (1)
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 2
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
Regions where observed
- Scotland
Long-weekend planner
2 January falls on a Friday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In United Kingdom, 2 January is on January 2, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, 2 January falls on a Friday.
2 January is a regional public holiday in United Kingdom, observed in 1 region(s) rather than the whole country.
2 January was on January 2, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next 2 January in United Kingdom is on January 2, 2027.
Other public holidays in United Kingdom 2026
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The 2 January date for United Kingdom 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays